Feeling detached

[LuckyG]

This was keeping me up tonight, so I figured I'd vent about it. It might be tenuously related to the depersonalization/derealization thread from a few days back, but I doubt it.

Lately I've been feeling as though I've been sort of coasting through life. It's not bad, really, just kind of a detached feeling, like I'm watching life happen on a predetermined path and I'm just going through the motions as they happen. Lots of things that I would normally have been excited or at least had some sort of emotional response to have happened in the past two weeks - multiple piercings, a subsequent break from work while I recover, preparing to move to a new place, preparing to start growing - but I never really got excited about them. Everything is very neutral.

I took a break from toking about two weeks ago, and aside from a day of depression immediately thereafter (which could very well have been caused by other events) there weren't any side effects, so I know it's not the weed. I have suffered from extensive depression in the past but this is different. Is there something "wrong" with me, or is this how "normal" people feel?

LuckyG Reviewed by LuckyG on 07-25-2007. Feeling detached This was keeping me up tonight, so I figured I'd vent about it. It might be tenuously related to the depersonalization/derealization thread from a few days back, but I doubt it. Lately I've been feeling as though I've been sort of coasting through life. It's not bad, really, just kind of a detached feeling, like I'm watching life happen on a predetermined path and I'm just going through the motions as they happen. Lots of things that I would normally have been excited or at least had some Rating: 5

[LuckyG]

I pretty much described it up there. was just curious to see if anyone knew what it was - it's not a big deal, but it would be nice to know what's going on with my brain. Thanks for the thought though.

[Ganj]

Think about it dude! You've got your own place now! And you're going to start growing! I'm sure your brain has enough serotonin to supply you with the emotional high. Just stop! Breathe! And look around you!

[Canuckofithaca]

are you happy?

[dancerat]

I think everyone goes through a period in their life where they look at themselves or their situation and don't feel anything or feel slightly numb. I think if it lasts longer than 2-3 months or if it affects your job or relationships you should probably talk to a 420 friendly psych-professional. You don't say how old you are, but society isn't really happy right now for 20 somethings. Maybe you haven't found a passion in life yet, and you need to explore more options, like politics or art or college?

[skiddy]

dude i feel the same way but more so from my dumbass youth huffing areosole cans =( i feel so dumb about it i wana cry

[LuckyG]

dancerat: Aye, I'm 21 as of Thursday. I'm off to university soon, just to try something new, so we'll see how that goes.

Canuckofithaca: Sometimes I'm happy. I've noticed lately that I've been having huge mood swings, set off by what would normally be insignificant events. I think I can get free counselling through my mum's job benefits (whenever they kick in) so if things don't perk up after I've been at school for a while I'll definitely take advantage of that.

Ganj: You're probably right. I've just been finding it hard to look on the bright side of life lately - I know it's there, waiting for me. Hopefully after I move things will get better, right now I feel like I've been stagnating for a few months and I need that change desperately.

[HighTillIDie]

i think it is completely normal man... especially for your age... i go through very very very similar moods... i become really detactched at points... i don't know how i snap out of it though... i think by focusing on my blessings, and opportunities... i dunno

BUT i do know one thing... my mind never stops or slows... so what are you thinking about constantly what deep thoughts are you processing, to cause you to detatch from the outside? If it is a sense of purpose, or direction, i understand... but ya just gotta realize, the quality of your life is based around your ability to keep yourself happy... do you think you make yourself happy?

[LuckyG]

Right now it's a lot of negative thoughts... I'm leaving this town, and it seems that it's throwing up all the shit and regrets that ever bothered me from day one of my life, even stuff that I've forgotten, and I have to deal with it all over again.

I'm working hard on focussing on the good stuff though. Not a lot of variety happens in my life, so any experience, good or bad, is a long time coming, and I have to grab ahold of the few good things and not let go of them.

There was a time, between a month and three months ago, that I felt happy, and felt really good about myself. I wish I could have kept myself in that state, but for some reason it faded away. I'll get it back yet.

Right now I have to go buy some gardening supplies. Getting all that together is a good feeling.

[Storm Crow]

Dude, get outside for a while! Nothing like a walk in nature to level you out. Natural green just sooths the soul somehow. Take some "B" vitamins and fish oil (omega 3)- both have anti-depressive effects.

Do something! Read a book, start a garden(!), or better yet- do something for someone else- work at a volunteer position (humane society, food bank, senior center, library, preschool, whatever). "Doing for others" lifts YOUR spirit! So it's time for you to get moving- force yourself; learn to be "mean" to yourself and just do it!

Remember that you are surrounded by folks who care about you. Some of us are out on the net, some are related by blood, others live by you. Reach out to them and they will be there! - Granny