Am i depressed? And if so how can i get better. 21 year old
Hey guys,
Im 21 years old and have been feeling down for about 1 year now.. i guess it started when i left my gf about 1 year ago, since then i really feel different,
A big lack of energy, even after 8-10 hours of sleeping i wake up tired and have these purple bags under my eyes which don't want to go away! This lack of energy is really hard on me.
I also have a big lack of motivation, from work to school to hobbys and even going out with friends, i rarely feel like it and it sucks.
My confidence also took a hit and im really trying to work on it but i dont feel confident anymore, or atleast i feel less confident.
The weird part about this is i believe to be a really lucky kid, i am good looking, dress well and classy, well educated, middle-high class family which we all get along, i have everything thing i need or want I even go to the gym 4 times a week and workout, my diet is on point too as i really take care of my self.
Ive been trying really hard these past months to keep my head high, to see the positivity in every situation and smile the most as i can, but it seems as this summer it was getting better and that now winter is approaching (im in canada) and i feel even more energy-less and less motivated as well.
Basic info on me, im a college student at night time and work a sales job 20hrs a week, after school 4 nights a week i go to the gym and try to go out with friends once a week.
Im really not sure what to do, all i want to be is happy genuinely.
Thanks your for time guys.
@TheOriginalOne
I am sorry you feel that way although you seem like you have 'everything'. While you migh think you have 'everything', there is something missing, that is a true sense of life and true sense of being. Being good looking and having money is amazing but it does not guarantee a happy life. I can truly empathise and understand your situation. While I can't point fingers and decide that you have depression or not, because it just seemed like a lack of motivation a.k.a burnout situation. But then again, I am not a liscensed professional.
Some suggestions I might have for you is try to do something that gives back to the community, help someone. Another is try to enrich your life with people who care for you. Nice, encouraging people. Have a purpose and dream in life.
If you ever wanna talk, my PMs are open.
@adoredHug70
Thank you for the replies,
I will try to do certain things differently and find what im really missing, no money does not equal happiness, i need to get that out of my head and i will look for new friends, to change my ideas and i guess to surround myself with more energetic people.
Do you guys think its possible i feel this way because i do too much? Like school work and working out? Because you mentioned burn out. Should i take a break of working out? I did realise i really need to push myself in order to go and have a bit of motivation.
Thanks guys
@TheOriginalOne
As long as you still somehow 'enjoy' working out and it does not make your mood worst, I would say go for it. As exercising improves overall mood somehow and can be helpful.
Next step for you is determine why are u feeling empty and down. It won't come easily, but search deep inside. When you find a reason, then only you can fix it. It might not be an obvious one, so take your time, understand yourself better. :)
Hugs.