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For the past couple of weeks things have felt kind of "off"...I'll try to explain it..

I don't know if it's mild depression or something but this "off" feeling leaves me feeling empty and kind of sad. Now, I don't really know anything about depression since I don't think I've ever had a severe case of it. But things seem normal one minute then the next everything seems off, like im not part of reality??..

I know I know, what im saying probably doesn't make any sense.

Things just seem different, not necessarily bad but the whole different feeling causes me to feel anxious and upset and sad sometimes which leads into depression but then it goes away, but comes back. These changes in moods happen pretty quickly. I could be fine for as little as a minute and then the next minute feel sad again...I don't get where this is coming from. I don't think im bi-polar because ive never had this sort of thing happen to me before...It really sucks because it's affecting things negatively. I feel like my relationship with my girlfriend is slipping away because my mind is somewhere else and im not all there mentally and emotionally. Hanging out with my friends feels different and off sometimes too but it's not as bad as when i'm with my girlfriend.

Anyone ever experience this weird feeling? Will this just fade away in time?

btw, it was really bad last week but it seems to be getting better so hopefully it'll go away soon.

Thanks in advance
 
i dont smoke...but thanks for the advice so far lol
 
Stop drinking coffee. It makes at least me very depressed.
 
changes in diet or the amount of sleep can have an effect on your mood. Are you on any meds at the moment? Is there anything going on in your life that might be triggering these rapid mood changes?

Bi-Polar doesn't have to be there your whole life, I didn't start noticing it until about a year ago. I'd say if you are having extreme mood changes that quick and you don't know the trigger than you might have it. Either way, if it's affecting your life this much you should see a doctor.
 
AKIRA said:
For the past couple of weeks things have felt kind of "off"...I'll try to explain it..

I don't know if it's mild depression or something but this "off" feeling leaves me feeling empty and kind of sad. Now, I don't really know anything about depression since I don't think I've ever had a severe case of it. But things seem normal one minute then the next everything seems off, like im not part of reality??..

I know I know, what im saying probably doesn't make any sense.

Things just seem different, not necessarily bad but the whole different feeling causes me to feel anxious and upset and sad sometimes which leads into depression but then it goes away, but comes back. These changes in moods happen pretty quickly. I could be fine for as little as a minute and then the next minute feel sad again...I don't get where this is coming from. I don't think im bi-polar because ive never had this sort of thing happen to me before...It really sucks because it's affecting things negatively. I feel like my relationship with my girlfriend is slipping away because my mind is somewhere else and im not all there mentally and emotionally. Hanging out with my friends feels different and off sometimes too but it's not as bad as when i'm with my girlfriend.

Anyone ever experience this weird feeling? Will this just fade away in time?

btw, it was really bad last week but it seems to be getting better so hopefully it'll go away soon.

Thanks in advance
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Harden the **** up mate.
 
i've had the same thing for like 3 years now... it's really shitty and people think that I can't hear very well, but it's just because I'm not really listening. also people usually just generally think I'm ****ed up. but for the life of me, I just can't ever think of anything normal to say... I just randomly start feeling shitty, because everyone's so boring or something I honestly don't know, and I get all nervous and twitchy because I know it shows.
 
I didn't create this thread.




Good luck feeling better bro.
 
Sounds like you are k-paxing.
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your mind is splitting, people can call it Bi-polar but your inner self is in conflict with your projected self. also try concentrating on something simple, like a photograph you love before you go to sleep. more than likely you'll dream about it
 
AKIRA said:
I don't know if it's mild depression or something but this "off" feeling leaves me feeling empty and kind of sad. Now, I don't really know anything about depression since I don't think I've ever had a severe case of it. But things seem normal one minute then the next everything seems off, like im not part of reality??..

I know I know, what im saying probably doesn't make any sense.

Things just seem different, not necessarily bad but the whole different feeling causes me to feel anxious and upset and sad sometimes which leads into depression but then it goes away, but comes back. These changes in moods happen pretty quickly. I could be fine for as little as a minute and then the next minute feel sad again...I don't get where this is coming from. I don't think im bi-polar because ive never had this sort of thing happen to me before...It really sucks because it's affecting things negatively.
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Obviously you can develop problems later in life, like Micheal J. Fox, for example. Many disorders usually occur after adulthood and get progressively worse over the years.

slipping away...


I think many people feel sad as they get older because of all the things that come with getting older, like wishing things were the way they used to be, living in the past, regrets, losing family - on and on and on. I greatly miss living with my family as a child, with my older brothers and sister. We all drifted apart to lead our own lives.

But a big thing is perhaps that as we get older, we get more attached to the world. You've been here longer, you've had more experiences to appreciate.

One thing that kills me is that knowledge makes things more painful. When you are a child you are naive, but as you get older, you begin to realize so many things that end up very disturbing.


Oh. well.
 
The Monkey said:
Stop drinking coffee. It makes at least me very depressed.
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How very sad for you. Coffee is what makes my day very happy.

On topic: I used to get a feeling similar to what you are experiencing quite often when I was a teenager. A feeling of hopelessness, anxiety, and even depression. I had to go to psychiatric counseling on several occasions and the doctor even recommended meds to which I declined. The thought of the long term effects of using prescription drugs, (liver, kidneys, etc.) didn't sit well with me and so I toughed it out.

....and, LOOK AT ME NOW!!! WOOHOO!!! :rolling: :cheese: :bounce:

Seriously though, if your just a teenager, try waiting it out for as long as possible before seeking help from a doctor, as they only seem to care about what's in your wallet. Chronic Liver/kidney damage isn't worth it as the thought of dying young because of meds will only make you more depressed. That's my story anyways.

Try hanging out with buddies more often or make new buddies. If that doesn't help and your more of and/or you're more of an introvert, try taking up a new hobby that interests you.
 
AKIRA said:
I don't know if it's mild depression or something but this "off" feeling leaves me feeling empty and kind of sad. Now, I don't really know anything about depression since I don't think I've ever had a severe case of it. But things seem normal one minute then the next everything seems off, like im not part of reality??..
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Makes sense to me, I have been feeling the same thing for the past 2-3 weeks. Who knows maybe the Earth is doomed...
 
A few years ago, I used to have this thing that when I was having fun, I would suddenly think about this 'thing' I couldn't really describe as anything but depression, and when I thought about it, I stopped having any joy until a was distracted again. This is really hard to describe and I've done it best I can. This especially happened when someone tells a joke, and because I'm in this sort of trance, I don't really understand the joke and what other people are saying, and it upset me sometimes.

It could just be mood swings that is causing you this, but you just have to realise that everyone has these sort of problems in your life, and you have to try and get over it.
 
Saturos said:
Seriously though, if your just a teenager, try waiting it out for as long as possible before seeking help from a doctor, as they only seem to care about what's in your wallet.
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Not exactly the best advice. While I will agree that prescription drugs are given out like candy, there are still people who need them. I wouldn't carelessly give your opinion without knowing how bad his condition may be, that is for someone who is qualified to decide.

Teenage years some of the most important in your life. If you are unable to do the things you need to do in order to further yourself either academically or socially, steps need to be taken. In my case, I was against drugs as a teenager as I hated the concept. This ended up ruining a lot of my youth with regards to my OCD and had affected my schoolwork quite a bit.
 
Gob: My God, what is this feeling?
Michael: Well, you know the-the feeling that you’re... that you’re feeling is-is what many of us call “a feeling.”
Gob: But it’s not like envy, or even hungry.
Michael: Could it be love?
Gob: I know what an erection feels like, Michael. No, it’s the opposite. It’s... it’s like my heart is getting hard.
 
What you are experiencing is derealisation, probably only a mild form of it. Its a symptom of anxiety. I was hit hard with it last summer, I mean really hard, nothing felt normal anymore and I became intensely scared of pretty much everything, thought I loosing my mind. Sometimes leads onto panic attacks.

It basically happens because your mind is under a lot strain, stress or emotional, sometimes you don't even think it is. And it kind of shuts itself off from everything as a way of trying to recover, like a defense mechanism if you are in imminent danger which is why can lead onto panic attacks etc, because it surges adrenaline through your body, which also causes other side effects.

I mean even know I still get it but you just gotta learn to control, which is basically let it take hold of you and try not to worry about it, it won't harm you in anyway. From the sounds of it sounds like it triggered from emotional problems, so might won't address those too, go out with friends as much as possible, relax, have fun. Don't let grab you into an endless worry cycle, people have lost years of their lives because of anxiety, more doctors should be made more aware of it.
 
PJ said:
A few years ago, I used to have this thing that when I was having fun, I would suddenly think about this 'thing' I couldn't really describe as anything but depression, and when I thought about it, I stopped having any joy until a was distracted again. This is really hard to describe and I've done it best I can. This especially happened when someone tells a joke, and because I'm in this sort of trance, I don't really understand the joke and what other people are saying, and it upset me sometimes.

It could just be mood swings that is causing you this, but you just have to realise that everyone has these sort of problems in your life, and you have to try and get over it.
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Yes, I know exactly what you mean because I experience that sometimes too. Hm, things seem to be getting better by the day and I really really hope that's the case. I know it may come back and go away but hopefully in time it'll completely go away. I'm just trying not to think about it too much and trying to focus on what really makes me happy. I think this whole thing is all a mental game. If you have a strong will and you're strong mentally you can get through it. I am a pretty sensitive person so maybe that's why I'm experiencing this but I just have to change my mindset (which I know isn't easy task at all, but I will sure as hell try).

Thanks for the posts so far, at least I know im not going insane...or maybe i am :rolling:

lol
 
AKIRA said:
Yes, I know exactly what you mean because I experience that sometimes too. Hm, things seem to be getting better by the day and I really really hope that's the case. I know it may come back and go away but hopefully in time it'll completely go away. I'm just trying not to think about it too much and trying to focus on what really makes me happy. I think this whole thing is all a mental game. If you have a strong will and you're strong mentally you can get through it. I am a pretty sensitive person so maybe that's why I'm experiencing this but I just have to change my mindset (which I know isn't easy task at all, but I will sure as hell try).

Thanks for the posts so far, at least I know im not going insane...or maybe i am :rolling:

lol
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From past experience, it feels tonnes better when you tell other people about your problem (even if they are internet strangers who have never met/never going to meet in your life!)

Like I said, you're not the only one whose had this problem, nor the last, and I promise you it will go away soon.



Either that, or you are going completely and utterly bonkers.
I kid
 
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