Cease to function

LegacyUser

Since about the age of 16, (I'm 21 now) in 5th year in school, I've been going through periods, often 9-10 months long of being in a really bad place where i just can't bring myself to do normal things. during these periods i'd rarely see or go out with my friends, I don't live at home and when my flat mates leave they just assume i'm heading somewhere but often i just stay at home.

The thing is, while this has had a bad affect on my academic performance for these periods in my life so far, I've always been able to make up for it when I am in better shape, and I've never spoken to anybody about it. And the lifestyle people think i lead, they dont find it strange that i often have excuses for not coming out. And when I am in sight of others I can often just switch on. I have ended relationships with women simply because a lot of the time i didn't want to see anyone for days and they found this strange. Apart from my parents during school who told my guidance councillour who spoke to me about it, No one really has any idea, and I just don't know how to go about dealing with it.

The problem is this time, its going to have a detrimental effect on my life if i don't explain it to somebody. Bit the thing is, I've been thinking about how I'm going to do it for ages, but i just can't bring myself to tell anybody. It just seems.........weak.

Miss Fluff

Have you been to see anyone about it? Have you talked to a GP?

Cathmandooo

It's brave of you to post up your thoughts and admit you have a problem. I think that's a good first step. But I think if you havent already you should go talk to a psychologist or your gp. They're trained to help and they'll be able to work through all your issues with you. I wish you all the best and hope 2008 is a much better year for you.

Overheal

you cant bring yourself to tell anybody - what? That you get like this, or that you know whats bothering you and thats what you cant bring yourself to say to anyone?

If you're like this, it is the absolute best time to contact someone about your problem. even if you need to PM a few of the regular PI posters i would think we'd be more than willing to assist.

The best thing is to find a GP or counselor though - boards is really just a baby step to solving issues.

thecleverone

If you're like this, it is the absolute best time to contact someone about your problem. even if you need to PM a few of the regular PI posters i would think we'd be more than willing to assist.

+1

It probably took an awful lot for you to write your post, so it was a great first step to take. Imagine having this weight lifted off your shoulders. Talking to someone about it would have that effect. If you don't want to talk to someone you know, a counsellor is the way to go. They are trained in this area and will have probably come across similar situations in the past. PM me if you need someone to talk to about it.

estar

everyone is weak
thats the nature of being human
but the weakest thing is to hide away and not face your problems or seek the help you need

you sound like you have depression which can be treated.
and it can affect your whole life, your concentration, motivation and drive
and your zest for life. it can rob you of good times with friends, self confidence and all you need is treatment and the right kind of help to get through this.

do you have a choice - be weak on your own or be strong with help.

AWARE are an organisation that has all the contacts to help you and I think
they operate a dedicated phone line, a good GP can help, although not all of them are good at treating depression.

dont suffer alone.