Feeling Numb

[BShock]

Hey there,

I have recently moved to university and have become quite sad and constantly feel numb and uninterested in doing anything. Even when talking to people to try and make connections, its like i have nothing to say or have no interest in the conversation. i dont enjoy the things i used to and have sort of reduced my life to not much. I feel like i have no aspirations or dreams, and it doesnt make me sad i just dont feel anything. I try and fake emotions but it feels fake and like i am acting all of the time.

[jaz28]

hi there,

I am sorry you are feeling this way. starting university and moving has to be stressful on their own. do you feel this has contributed to these feelings?

some good advice would be to see a counsellor or a doctor about this - is there an on-campus counselling service or doctor you could go to?

here if you need,

jaz xx

[Baljit]

Dear Bshock,

Transferring to uni life can be extremely daunting and challenging, and it’s a shame that you are feeling this way as you should be being enjoying the academic and more importantly the social aspect.

I would suggest going to see your on-site Uni counsellor as I am sure they will be able to discuss and share the support strategies of the many past students that would have experienced your current feelings and who have then gone on to enjoy the full experience of Uni Life.

All the best…

[Sea_Turtle]

Hey BShock

I’ve had depression and numbness and loss of interests are definitely a symptoms. I described it once as if there was a hole in me and everything that made up me and feelings just trickled out of me. I couldn't hold on to any sort accomplishment or desire.

There are so many factors that go into feeling this way and some times non at all. You mightn’t be able to do much now but it gets better.

Seeing some one and telling others that you think something is wrong is the first yet terrifying step. But you’re worth that 100 times over.

take care