Losing interest

[Guest_1282]

I feel like this is one about losing interest, given Ive just watched the last quarter of a classic AFL final- GWS vs St Kilda. Anyway I thought it was a great game but just feel like interest in the footy. Which as a local sport that i've always found respect and appreciation for here in Aus- even since last playing in 2008, which is 15 years ago. Anyway given that just seems to be at the biggest low for me since maybe like 2016/2017 the interest in it. And to be honest it covers all areas of my life and Im starting to get worried, dont know if I can push forward with this trying to keep interest in things for much longer. Just doesnt seem to be there and I dont seem to be enjoying things as much. However hard i try like no matter how nerdy/jock like in terms of being sports based- could be gaming, sports, music or anything eihter end of the interests. Or anything somewhere sort of in the middle but they are just few and far between. Anyway felt like this was appropriate to put in the depression category, medium I guess you'd call it of the forums, as it is about losing interest in things. That found interest in not only like just for last year, last season or the last couple of years for sport. But probably as recent as like from earlier this year, anyway just couldnt let that one slide  

[smallwolf]

hello and welcome.

I'm really sorry to hear that you're going through a tough time with losing interest in things you once enjoyed, especially in something as significant as your passion for AFL and other interests. It's completely normal for interests and passions to ebb and flow over time, but when it starts affecting your overall enjoyment of life, it can be quite challenging.

You're definitely not alone in experiencing this - I experienced something similar (?) a few years ago in the midst of my worst depression. I would go the AFL games with my son but was not really invested in the game. My team is the Lions. And in my case, I was seeing a psychologist at the time. I would eventually regain interest, but for me, it was part of a larger problem.

Whether or not it might be helpful to consider speaking with a mental health professional or counselor to explore these feelings further?

Remember, it's okay to go through periods of low interest or motivation, but with the right support and self-care, you can work through this challenging time. And if you want to chat some more, I'm listening...