Something wrong with me

LegacyUser

I think there's something mentally wrong with me. I over think and worry about everything , things at work , things in everyday life , things with women etc

I was always like this but just taught it was normal. I'm starting to realise now it's not one bit normal and it's actually ruining my life. I just can't be happy while I'm like this. What can I do

CaptainPants

It's more normal than you think. Once you realise that a great number of people feel this way (even people that look like they are sailing through life), it might make you feel a little less alone.

Without knowing you or your background, I can't know why you feel this way, it could be your upbringing, your schooling, or even your genetics. But there are some things that bring most people some relief:

- Try a meditation app like Headspace or go to a meditation class
- Get into running or any sort of exercise,
- Try to get out in nature as often as you can,
- Call people and arrange to go out even when you don't feel like it,
- Join a group of some kind that helps you do things with other people ,
- Cut down on the caffeine, alcohol and sugar.
- Make lists of things you want to get done every day, whether for work or play (I know that sounds boring, but actually having a structure can go a long way to making feelings of emptiness and pointlessness disappear.)
- See a therapist if you can afford it (I go to a place with trainee therapists so its only 25 quid a time)

sashafierce

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LegacyUser

Thanks for the replies. Im into fitness already and I'm currently dieting.

I dunno about meditation or anything like that tho , don't think it'd be for me.

Il be honest I used smoke alot of weed and I'm off it with about 2 weeks , maybe that's msking me worse!

My main problem is with women tho , I could meet one once and then I can't stop thinkin about what there doing etc , even tho I know it's 100% wrong I keep getting g taughts

I'm even afraid to share things on facebook incase no one likes it.

I go through phases really

JackTaylorFan

Why me wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. Im into fitness already and I'm currently dieting.

I dunno about meditation or anything like that tho , don't think it'd be for me.

Il be honest I used smoke alot of weed and I'm off it with about 2 weeks , maybe that's msking me worse!

My main problem is with women tho , I could meet one once and then I can't stop thinkin about what there doing etc , even tho I know it's 100% wrong I keep getting g taughts

I'm even afraid to share things on facebook incase no one likes it.

I go through phases really

You have a problem with women - well, getting off weed is a good start to fixing that. Not many grown-ups think potheads are attractive, to be honest. In moderation, it's okay.. But you sound like you used regularly. Probably did make you paranoid and obsessive too. Getting off weed is not making you worse - that sounds like an excuse to go toking again.

As for the Facebook thing - you really need to get out of that mindset of counting "likes" or you'll never be happy. It's pretty sad, actually.

I don't know OP, you sound really young. You also sound like you hvae some anxiety issues to work on.

Good luck.

LegacyUser

JackTaylorFan wrote: »

You have a problem with women - well, getting off weed is a good start to fixing that. Not many grown-ups think potheads are attractive, to be honest. In moderation, it's okay.. But you sound like you used regularly. Probably did make you paranoid and obsessive too. Getting off weed is not making you worse - that sounds like an excuse to go toking again.

As for the Facebook thing - you really need to get out of that mindset of counting "likes" or you'll never be happy. It's pretty sad, actually.

I don't know OP, you sound really young. You also sound like you hvae some anxiety issues to work on.

Good luck.

Ya I smoked it everyday of the week. I'm definitely not looking for an excuse to go back on it , I just meant being off it isn't helping me atm because I'm still strung out on it.

What can I do about anxiety issues ? In fact what even is anxiety?

I probably do need to talk to someone , would a doctor be any good

LegacyUser

I'm not that young either. I'm late 20s

I was in a relationship for 6 years aswel that wasn't good for either of us. I'd say that's where it could have started

JackTaylorFan

Why me wrote: »

What can I do about anxiety issues ? In fact what even is anxiety?

Anxiety has many aspects. It could be as simple as overthinking any upcoming social situation to the point you have trouble facing it. Or it could be something as simple as answering your phone. Or it could be having a fear of posting on social media because you don't believe anybody will like your stuff. I don't claim to be an expert on the subject, but if you think you are suffering abnormally with day-to-day interactions with other people, it might be a good idea to chat to your GP about it, then take it from there.