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I feel lost in life (depression?) (all over the place) (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Im still young but i just feel so lost/useless/or like a loser and im not sure what to do now or int he future. i have so many ideas but i just cant do most of them becasue im depressed or i struggle (i have autism and dsleyixa). ive always been treate dlike the odd one out and ive never had irl friends that are actually friendly, i just feel so alone and i hate that i want to change or dream but i feel lost.

I also want many thing like money, fun, a good life and whatnot but im just not too sure. i take meds but i feel like something is missing and im not sure what that could be. i also want thing sinstantly and that anoyes me and im not sure what to do about it.

you have any tips or advice by chance? i could have rante dmore but i wanted to stop.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I'm in my late 40s, suffering from depression since I had extreme burnout from my big tech job.

One thing to watch out for: I took an SSRI for a long time and only when I stopped taking it (SLOW TAPER, please) did I notice how much it had suppressed all my emotions. I tried a different one and it is much better. Ymmv.

Not claiming I have solved any of those issues, but the things that always do make a positive impact for me are Community, Action, and Compassion. And don't forget yourself with the compassion. Good luck!