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May 05, 2014, 06:55 PM
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I go to class, work, hang out with friends, don't want to die and am optimistic about my future but I just don't enjoy anything!
Example: I have a trading card collection. I order cards in the mail and instead of yelling "Yes! New cards!" my mind just whispers "oh, new cards". I want to be excited, I'm just not. My friend just started archery. I've always wanted to do archery so I shot with him the other day. Instead of screaming "This is awesome!" my brain whispered "That was fun. Let's do something else" If I eat cake or candy I kinda enjoy it but when the sugar crash comes I get really depressed. I also struggle to focus on homework and gave up on studying a long time ago, though I consistently get mostly As in my tough degree program. Occasionally these symptoms go away for a hot minute. I also have anxiety (mostly under control lately), OCD and tics. I frequently spend time on the internet trying to figure out what's wrong with me, and often change what I think is my issue. My home life was emotionally abusive in my teenage years when a family member "lost their mind" due to an undiagnosed medical condition but I knew she wasn't in her right mind and I feel like I'm over it now that she's better. I also have had sleep issues my entire life so I have been tired literally as long as I can remember (except for summer vacations in grade school when I could sleep on my own schedule). I was going to bring all this up to my doctor because I am fed up but I first told him about my sleep problems and when all my tests came back normal he literally told me "sometimes I don't want to get up either" so I don't think he's going to take me too seriously. I know this is "one of those posts" but can ANYONE relate? |
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May 05, 2014, 07:06 PM
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So you have sleep disturbance, constant tiredness, lack of concentration, anhedonia, and anxiety. At the same time you function well socially and academically. It is possible that you have a sub-threshold depression, an atypical depression or a dysthymic disorder. You really should go back to your doctor and discuss all of these symptoms, I think if he understands the bigger picture he might be more understanding. Usually docs say daft things like yours did when they can see something is wrong but don't have any answers there and then.
Hope you find some answers soon.
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May 05, 2014, 10:17 PM
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Depression comes in many different flavors, the fact that you are here says that you know something is off.
And yes I can relate. My depression stayed hidden for a long time because I am very good at getting by. |
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May 05, 2014, 10:33 PM
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 Not to diagnose you but these sound like early signs of depression. I agree with going back to the doctor for another visit or get a different doc. Good luck and keep posting.
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May 05, 2014, 10:51 PM
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sounds like depression, sleep is important, maybe a sleep aid is needed... I find after a week of napping things become enjoyable again and my depression lifts and my over all mood becomes better, please get a sleep aid from your doctor and get lots of rest.
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May 05, 2014, 11:55 PM
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have you been tested for ADHD? Also you need to trust your doctor. if he does say "sometime I feel like that too" try explaining further. good luck
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May 06, 2014, 09:31 AM
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See a psychiatrist. Sounds like some past issues and symptoms.
My whole life ever since 7th grade (as a little kid I was very happy) I have never really experienced things in a joyful or happy way. There have been times of extreme joy and happiness but those are fleeting and rare. It is just my personality or my all the time mild to moderately depressed self. I am very passionate about a lot of things and they bring me satisfaction but not joy. I go for contentment and peace and serenity. I am ok with that when I have it.
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun. Recovering Alcoholic and Addict Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide. Male, 50 Fetzima 80mg Lamictal 100mg Remeron 30mg for sleep Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back |
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May 06, 2014, 12:11 PM
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I probably should tell my doctor about all this but first I'd like to see if clearing up my sleep issues will have any affect. My sleep problems started long before anything else and I don't want to start medication first and then take care of the sleep problems because then I'll never know if they were a cause.
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