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Sad and depressed

MDTSenior Contributor05 Oct 2021, 12:12 pm AEDT

Sad and depressed

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I feel sad. I feel depressed. Like I don't care about anything really.

Its all too much and everything is fake.

Lockdown will end soon but I'm also not looking forward to thag because it means I feel obligated to see people.

I am hoping on starting small. Just bring back routines and such. Like my gym routine.

I am feeling so overwhelmed by things. It feels like everyone around me is progressing in life and even people younger than me are. I feel a failure.

Don't care about much anymore

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Unknown userMember05 Oct 2021, 2:53 pm AEDT

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It really sounds like there is a lot on your plate right now @MDT

I think anyone would be feeling overwhelmed and sad with all of that to consider and contend with. I really appreciiate your insight in terms of being able to list the things that are bothering you at the moment. Did that help? Or was it more overwhelming? I ask because sometimes I find having things written down helpful but othertimes seeing a long list can be confronting.

I really identify with your internal dialogue around 'why am I feeling this way? I know logically it is not true'. It can be frustrating. Sometimes in these situations I Try to find a middle ground between my logical and emotionals self of what is actually happening and why am i feeling this way? I'm sure there is a reason that makes sense.

Hoping things become a little more clear for you soon,
- periwinklepixie

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MDTSenior Contributor05 Oct 2021, 3:02 pm AEDT

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I managed to leave the house to get something to eat. Just a pie. And a coffee. Both were nice.
I had a banana as well.

I ahve tried to do some work this arvo but I have 0 motivation

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MDTSenior Contributor05 Oct 2021, 3:02 pm AEDT

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Its boring crap for work anyway.

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MDTSenior Contributor05 Oct 2021, 3:09 pm AEDT

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Break free here means to have a life not governed by other people (like in a lockdown) but also to not live according to norms of society over things it values. Like relationships, money, career etc. All the usual garbage people worry and fuss about.

Motivation - motivatin towards improving my life and circumstances around it. I feel it needs to change in order to be better psychologically.

Destination - the only destination I have at the present time is to be in a job I don't hate, that I find interesting and that pays me enough to be able to live on my own. I say this because other destinations seem too high costing- my career goals and dreams are practically gone now as I am 28. I would like to work close or within close proximity to IT or tech because we as humans are reliant on it nowadays. This was my rationale in applying for a job in that field generally speaking. Stilleiaint for result onthat but not hopefully as I hated the questions which were too open ended. But I was happier with scenario based ones.
My analyst role is done online as they are UK Based company. This is good for my focus because it takes me back to what I studied at uni initially. Sorry I can't say more due to anonymous

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MDTSenior Contributor05 Oct 2021, 3:12 pm AEDT

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Sometimes it helps @Former-Member
Other times it doesn't and can be overwhelming

Thanks for your support

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MDTSenior Contributor05 Oct 2021, 3:14 pm AEDT

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A few more things

- its hard to make friends when you don't like yourself and where you're at in life. I have no sense of pride.
- everything is a chore
- I feel like I bore other people
- I am feeling too old for the life i live
- I feel pathetic and a loser

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MDTSenior Contributor05 Oct 2021, 3:34 pm AEDT

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Just in my room atm.
Door open and fresh air coming in

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MDTSenior Contributor05 Oct 2021, 3:59 pm AEDT

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Well I didn't get that job....

great....

Now i feel even worse

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor05 Oct 2021, 4:18 pm AEDT

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@MDT Hams this is going to sound very harsh I hope you understand that I mean well as I like you alot. You are a nice guy which I have told you dozens of times. You think about yourself too much. There are other things to think about .... that includes other people etc. Try to expand your thoughts past yourself and you will feel better. I like you alot and it pains me that you are so stuck in the one place. Love peaxxx

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Unknown userMember05 Oct 2021, 4:26 pm AEDT

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i'm sorry to hear you did not get the job you wanted @MDT

Missed opportunities like ths bring up very strong feelings in me too.

I think perhaps @Bunniekins 's idea of thinking about something outside of yourself might be helpful. Maybe a distraction or getting in touch with something you care about beyond work. I know this has helped me in the past to feel I am more important than my my role as an employee. I'm sure you have a lot to offer to any role and in many other spheres of your life.

I know it hurts
- periwinklepixie

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