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I apologise if this sounds really cliché, but I really don’t know how to deal anymore.

I’ve been really low energy lately, to the point that I’ll literally lie in bed until it’s time school starts to finally get up and start getting ready. My grades are slipping horrendously, but somehow I lose all the motivation to study as soon as I get home, which is strange, because I used to be a straight A’s student. What’s stranger is that I kind of don’t care anymore.

I don’t know if it’s burnout or what, but I kind of just don’t feel like doing anything at all, and I think part of this is because I just went through a break up, although honestly I didn’t even like him that much, it was a 5 month fling that ended because I realised he was too egotistical to see that he needed to show effort that matched his words and I kind of just felt numbed to the whole thing. What sucks is that I know and understand that no one really cares, which is why I’ve ended up venting on here lol. I think I’ve been kind of depressed for several years now, but obviously that’s not something I can self diagnose, and it’s too embarrassing to go see someone about, but I don’t know why I’m suddenly crashing so hard.

Lately I really want to cry, but I can’t. I also want to feel upset, but I can’t. It’s making me uncomfortable (I can’t think of any other way to put it), as if my emotions are being blocked off so I can’t process everything and get over it. Any advice would be great. Thanks.
Reply 1
Original post by Anonymous
I apologise if this sounds really cliché, but I really don’t know how to deal anymore.
I’ve been really low energy lately, to the point that I’ll literally lie in bed until it’s time school starts to finally get up and start getting ready. My grades are slipping horrendously, but somehow I lose all the motivation to study as soon as I get home, which is strange, because I used to be a straight A’s student. What’s stranger is that I kind of don’t care anymore.
I don’t know if it’s burnout or what, but I kind of just don’t feel like doing anything at all, and I think part of this is because I just went through a break up, although honestly I didn’t even like him that much, it was a 5 month fling that ended because I realised he was too egotistical to see that he needed to show effort that matched his words and I kind of just felt numbed to the whole thing. What sucks is that I know and understand that no one really cares, which is why I’ve ended up venting on here lol. I think I’ve been kind of depressed for several years now, but obviously that’s not something I can self diagnose, and it’s too embarrassing to go see someone about, but I don’t know why I’m suddenly crashing so hard.
Lately I really want to cry, but I can’t. I also want to feel upset, but I can’t. It’s making me uncomfortable (I can’t think of any other way to put it), as if my emotions are being blocked off so I can’t process everything and get over it. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

In the morning as you wake up, do something difficult. Splash yourself with cold water, run on the spot really fast. The more you don't wanna do it, the better. The lack of care, I understand, and honestly Idk how to help with that.
I think subconsciously you might've cared abt that fling more than you thought, but that doesn't seem like the cause. To me, it seems like you lack a drive or direction.
I think you need a sort of goal or reason to do stuff. Don't study cus you have to, study cus you know it'll make an impact. I won't say so much cus, heck I struggle like that too.
Original post by Anonymous
I apologise if this sounds really cliché, but I really don’t know how to deal anymore.
I’ve been really low energy lately, to the point that I’ll literally lie in bed until it’s time school starts to finally get up and start getting ready. My grades are slipping horrendously, but somehow I lose all the motivation to study as soon as I get home, which is strange, because I used to be a straight A’s student. What’s stranger is that I kind of don’t care anymore.
I don’t know if it’s burnout or what, but I kind of just don’t feel like doing anything at all, and I think part of this is because I just went through a break up, although honestly I didn’t even like him that much, it was a 5 month fling that ended because I realised he was too egotistical to see that he needed to show effort that matched his words and I kind of just felt numbed to the whole thing. What sucks is that I know and understand that no one really cares, which is why I’ve ended up venting on here lol. I think I’ve been kind of depressed for several years now, but obviously that’s not something I can self diagnose, and it’s too embarrassing to go see someone about, but I don’t know why I’m suddenly crashing so hard.
Lately I really want to cry, but I can’t. I also want to feel upset, but I can’t. It’s making me uncomfortable (I can’t think of any other way to put it), as if my emotions are being blocked off so I can’t process everything and get over it. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

I feel the same. Dont have the energy to do anything. Things are kinda stuck for me. Really worried
Reply 3
Original post by Anonymous
I apologise if this sounds really cliché, but I really don’t know how to deal anymore.
I’ve been really low energy lately, to the point that I’ll literally lie in bed until it’s time school starts to finally get up and start getting ready. My grades are slipping horrendously, but somehow I lose all the motivation to study as soon as I get home, which is strange, because I used to be a straight A’s student. What’s stranger is that I kind of don’t care anymore.
I don’t know if it’s burnout or what, but I kind of just don’t feel like doing anything at all, and I think part of this is because I just went through a break up, although honestly I didn’t even like him that much, it was a 5 month fling that ended because I realised he was too egotistical to see that he needed to show effort that matched his words and I kind of just felt numbed to the whole thing. What sucks is that I know and understand that no one really cares, which is why I’ve ended up venting on here lol. I think I’ve been kind of depressed for several years now, but obviously that’s not something I can self diagnose, and it’s too embarrassing to go see someone about, but I don’t know why I’m suddenly crashing so hard.
Lately I really want to cry, but I can’t. I also want to feel upset, but I can’t. It’s making me uncomfortable (I can’t think of any other way to put it), as if my emotions are being blocked off so I can’t process everything and get over it. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

What are the reasons you are depressed for seven years?

There is a lot of support out there such as:

-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day

-Mind, 0300 123 3393

-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm

-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm

-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service

-Crises, 741741, text service

-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress

-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927

-No Panic, 0800 138 8889

-Relate, they have a chat advisor

-NHS mental health, 111

-Kooth, www.kooth.com, a chat, message website

-7cups, www.7cups.com, 24/7 online chat

-Support line, 01708 765200, email: [email protected]

-Anxiety UK, 03444 775 774, 9:30am to 17:30pm Mon to Friday, a text service 07537 416905

-Young minds, www.youngminds.org.uk

-Calm, calm.com

-Mental Health 24/7: 0800 008 6516

-hubofhope website, useful contact information for your local area

You can self refer yourself to talking therapies on the NHS website.

Young minds website has a variety of information for mental health, from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress to loneliness etc.

There is the mind forum

Also Facebook groups

You can join support groups

You can contact a crises team if things get very bad

Plenty of resources online, infor mation regarding well being.

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