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I'm so hopeless, I don't know what to do

User Profile: Zae1
Zae1 October 29th, 2024

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well, anyone reading this. It's my first post here so I'm a little anxious.


I would like to share a little of how I feel.

I won't share much of my personal information, but I am a girl. I'm in my second semester of college, and so far I'm doing very well.


The thing is, about 5 years ago I started to develop low self-esteem. But it's something I was able to control. But over time, everything got worse. I looked for support from my friends and other people and those things.

Everything was going well. But about 4-5 months ago I started to suffer from something similar to anhedonia. My life has always been one of constant stress because of the fear of disappointing my parents with my grades. I developed gastritis at an early age.Well, getting back to the topic of my supposed anhedonia, I feel weird. I'm being honest. I feel bad and very weird.Before, (I mean about a year),I was a very compassionate and emotional person. I spent a lot of time playing my favorite video games and characters, enjoying my hobbies and spending time with my friends. A lot.I have always been a good student, daughter, and daugther. I was passionate about mysterious things and magical, medieval vibes.I had a talent. Yes, I did. I loved drawing since I was little. I have an art account on ***, but I haven't posted anything there for a month.I feel hopeless. For a couple of years now I guess I really was suffering from depression.

Nothing matters to me. I stopped talking to many friends. I have a void in my chest. I can't cry the way I'd like to. I've never been completely happy for long in my life. I'm always going from here to there. I've always felt like I'm weird. I'm not happy with myself. The last few months have been about getting through my day to day life.


I have a music playlist. I loved that music and it made me feel things and feel good, wanting to fight for my passions.

But now I don't feel anything. I listen to them and I don't feel anything. I've been looking into this a lot and I think it's "emotional burnout".

But I'm not interested. I don't want to go outside.

I miss how I used to feel. With my tastes and my passions and the things I loved.

I used to have a lot of projects with my art and stuff like that.

I've tried to convince myself that I'm supposed to grow up.

But adults are also happy and feel things, right?

I guess I've ruined my life with my pessimism. I'll never feel anything again, I think.All my pleasures for which I fought three years are not worth it.I have been looking for new interests in case you are wondering. Yes, this year I discovered a sport that I love and that did not affect my other interests. But now I no longer feel that spark when I watch my favorite sports.

I can't really talk to my parents for help right now because they are in a difficult situation with their jobs. And I can't get a therapist at the moment...

I miss my video games, talking to my friends, enjoying my art and my favorite characters.I miss my emotions.

I miss being sentimental.. I miss everything. And I blame myself every day.. it's hard to cope with all this.. for all these years.. All these four years of holding on and thinking that the next day will be better. All those nights I cried because I wished I wasn't here.All these years doubting everything.

I've been miserable.I'm the oldest sister, so I don't want my little brother to go through what I've been going through. My chest hurts. I feel lost. I feel bad.I don't care about myself. I miss everything.

That's all.I don't feel well enough to give more details. I'm sorry if you read all this and thank you for reading it. Thank you for your patience and your valuable time.I would appreciate if anyone could leave a comment if they could. Just wanted to share this. Thanks

and have a nice day.

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User Profile: Someoneneedshelp
Someoneneedshelp December 23rd, 2024

@Zae1 did u have the solution because there’s a lot of words in the reply did get the solution pls?

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User Profile: Zae1
Zae1 OP December 23rd, 2024

Hello @Someoneneedshelp


No, not for now. I know the kind words that more people have left here have got me thinking.

But in truth I remain the same (I think) but at the same time I feel stable.Do you need help with something?

Thank you for leaving your message.


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User Profile: wjglory
wjglory December 23rd, 2024

Hi Zae hope you had a nice weekend I went to the Christmas tree lighting event at the park by myself it was ok but rude people kept bumping into me whenever I tried to take pictures hope you are doing well just checking in on you.  :)

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User Profile: Zae1
Zae1 OP December 23rd, 2024

Hello @wjglory

Thanks for writing again. I'm glad you got out a bit. Please be careful.

Sorry for those rude people 😞

I hope you have a Merry Christmas , sending a hug

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User Profile: wjglory
wjglory December 24th, 2024

@Zae1 Sending you a hug back!

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December 23rd, 2024

Hey

Hope this message finds you❤ Listen first of all be compassionate with yourself. Whatever you want for you your brother, 1st step to give same kindness to yourself. Overwhelmed emotions came when we suppress them try to feel that emotions and I hope you will find the way to overcome. If possible try to seek professional help. Remember!

YOU Are Important and it's enough to live a happy life.


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User Profile: Zae1
Zae1 OP December 23rd, 2024

Hello @CallmeAnaa


Thank you for your kind and peaceful words.

I know. I'll try. But I don't really feel up to it. 😞I just care about existing.

I hope you are well and again I Say that your words seem calm. Thank you.

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User Profile: Slayer22
Slayer22 December 24th, 2024

I am also struggling with anhedonia, it sucks, it is very hard to enjoy my hobbies. IT feels like, food, comfort eating is only thing which brings me any pleasure in life, you know, filling that void in my soul.

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User Profile: Zae1
Zae1 OP December 25th, 2024

Hello @Slayer22

I'm sorry you feel like that. I hope you are well and have a merry Christmas

Have you tried talking to someone here for help?

Take care of yourself. I'm glad you feel better eating, but don't overdo it. Okay? See you, thanks for writing.🫂

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User Profile: dwetections
dwetections December 25th, 2024

@Zae1 here if you need to talk!

User Profile: turquoiseTown4021
turquoiseTown4021 December 25th, 2024

@Zae1

I'm new here. reach out to me if you need. There are things you can do. I recommend that book to start with : Feeling Good by David Burns. Have a look. Take care, don't stay like this. Force yourself and joining this platform is a good step.
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User Profile: Zae1
Zae1 OP December 25th, 2024

Hello @turquoiseTown4021

Thank you for writing. And welcome ☺️

Oh, I'll look for that book then. Thanks. You're kind. Take care.

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User Profile: skcbuddy
skcbuddy December 25th, 2024

@Zae1 Did you recently go through a heartbreak? Sometimes when you feel goalless, you might feel like there's no meaning to life. And that makes you lose interest in things, makes you feel soulless. There's no easy fix for this, but talking to someone is a step in the right direction. You can always reach out to me when you're feeling low, happy to lend a year :)

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User Profile: Zae1
Zae1 OP December 25th, 2024

Helloo @sckbuddy

Thank you for writing

No, I have never had a partner.

Okay, I think it would be good to talk. Take care☺️

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User Profile: wjglory
wjglory December 25th, 2024

Merry Christmas to you Zae you are a wonderful person and I am so glad that I got the chance to meet you :)

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User Profile: Zae1
Zae1 OP December 25th, 2024

Hello @wjglory

Oh , thank you. Those words are not necessary for me.

You too. Have a merry Christmas. Take care of yourself, and thanks for always writing here 🫂

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