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Is this normal? do I need a reality check?

  • 10-02-2009 7:12pm
    #1
    wylo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,214 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I was going to put this in Personal Issues but thought people may have a better understanding of what I am describing here.

    Basically Ive always felt convinced that Im going to be successful or going to be 'somebody'. The weird thing is I dont want to be really famous like a popstar or anything , however to contradict myself here, I still want to be really successful and be somewhat known.

    I've often taken on something as a hobby, over the years with different things Ive shown huge progress, often becoming very good mainly because of the obsesssion with it,but then losing interest. This has happened many times.

    I would get really influenced by something and then get deep into it, whether its after watching a film/documentary or something happening on the news or something to do with sports, I would get very influenced by whatever or whoever it is and would want to be like that and regret not sticking with things in the past.

    I dont think Im depressed as such, fair enough I do get down from time to time but nothing extreme. I am doing well in my job (which I dont mind but its not what Id love to do)
    I just keep thinking theres something bigger waiting for me, not in an extreme delusional way, i.e. I know i have to put in the work but I tend to lose interest in whatever im working at after a while.
    I dont use drugs, I drink a bit at the weekends ,no more than average.
    I just want to note that the reason I put this in the psychology forum was to find out is this way of thinking very common.
    Do I need to wake up altogheter and appreciate what I have?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Valmont
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,857 ✭✭✭Valmont


    OP, I think you would get far better feedback in the personal issues forum.


  • #3
    Butterscotch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 470 ✭✭Butterscotch


    I kinda feel like that myself sometimes. I get envolved with something or take up a new hobby and vision myself going somewhere exciting with it. I also sense that something exciting may happen. When I was in my teens I had dreams of being an actress but I don't anymore. I do miss the drama and plan to get back into it not to be famous because I enjoyed it. I don't get bored easily and I always hated being in the centre of attention and still do. I do feel a little glow when someone compliments me.

    I do think it is normal to feel what you feel, as I know people who say they hate to be famous but deep down they would like to be somewhat known. I feel like that at times. I say it is important to stick with what you really like and be patient as you never know what might happen. If you do feel your thoughts getting out of hand then you might be best talking to a counsellor.


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