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I don't really care anymore
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I'm not even sure where to start, seeing as I've never spoken to anyone about this before but I think I need to try. I guess I just don't really care anymore. Nothing seems to matter to me or hold any sort of significance or purpose, its just nothingness.
Up until around 2013 (when I was in grade 10) I had been getting awards for academic achievement and stuff, but I guess I started questioning why I cared about any of it and couldn't find a good reason so I just stopped caring altogether. From then on It's just gotten worse, I now feel like I don't remember anything good or from my past anymore either. People always seem to talk about defining moments in their childhood and how that has shaped them, but I can't think of any. In fact I can only think of when my actions have hurt others or myself. I've pretty much shut my family out of my life, barely talking to them anymore.
I feel like no one really knows me properly they just know this kind of facade that I put on so that no one asks if anything is wrong. I don't know why but for some reason I hate the idea of talking to other people about my feelings, emotions and all that crap, I guess I just don't want anyone to view me differently. I had a school phycologist at my school that I seriously considered visiting but I could never bring myself to do it because I didn't want my family, friends or teachers to find out.
I remember about a year ago the school career councillor while trying to figure out a possible carrier path for me asked me what got me up in the morning. I honestly had no answer, nothing. Also it might sound stupid but I honestly feel like I'm not as smart as I used to be and my thoughts are increasingly foggy and incoherent. I also have qualms about my appearance and such which I doubt helps.
Every now and again (when no one is around) I just freak out and start screaming into my pillow, throwing things around slamming doors etc. I don't know why, I just have this sort of urge.
This whole kind of feeling comes in waves almost, sometimes I feel much better and sometimes I feel much worse. If I'm honest writing about this has already made me feel a little better but I still can't really escape this feeling.
To be honest I feel like an idiot posting all of this, like maybe it is just all in my head and I just need to stop being a prick and sort myself out. This is also probably hugely incoherent as i'm finding it really hard to put my thoughts into words.
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Hey 516
My name is Paul and I just read your post....and you are no idiot.....smart...yes...articulate...yes...You also have a kind heart....
You are very strong to have the guts to get on here and say hi....and for that I thankyou...seriously!
And welcome to the site..we are non judgmental and not into preaching....just supporting you and respecting what you have to say. We (or me) may offer an opinion or advice but reading what you have posted there is nothing incoherent about what you have posted Anon...
* Your school councellor asked you why you get up in the morning...oh dear...I was asked that question when I was in high school...I couldnt answer it and I still cant......'How long is a piece of string?'
* I cant remember any defining moments in my childhood either..that unfortunately is common
* Well done by the way on your academic achievements
* There is nothing wrong with screaming into a pillow...thats healthy venting
You are an achiever and If I may ask do you have the support of your parents?
Also do you some 'friends' that you can lean on?
I do feel for you with the waves of feelings you are experiencing..
You have all of our support 516...
Kindest Thoughts
Paul
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Hey 516
No worries...dont tell them. Do you have a doctor (GP) that you can go and see? They have privacy restrictions and are not allowed to say anything about what you say to them..
You do sound angry 516 and thats fair enough. Venting would be really good for you right now....Is there anyone you can have a talk to?
If not..there are always the kind people (that will listen to you) on our 24/7 number 1300 22 4636
If you want you can always get back to us here...because we have gone through what you have...and yes..its bad news..There are some ideas on how to bring it up if you want to know...thats fine...
Kind Thoughts
Paul
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