Hey everyone, I’m an 19 y/o student, and lately I’ve been feeling super lost. Some days I wake up and nothing feels exciting. I don’t feel like doing anything—things I used to enjoy just feel “meh.” I even forget to take care of myself… like basic stuff, brushing my hair, eating properly, drinking water.
I don’t know if this is burnout, depression, or just a phase. I’m not trying to be dramatic—I just feel like I’m on autopilot. I know I should do things, but I feel no motivation at all. I try to push myself but then I crash and go back to feeling empty again.
Has anyone else gone through this? How did you deal with it? I just want to feel like myself again.
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You’re not alone, sounds like burnout or depression. When basics feel hard, that’s not laziness, it’s exhaustion. Start small, one task at a time. And if it keeps up, talk to someone. You’re not broken, just overwhelmed. It can get better.
You’re not alone I’ve felt this way too, and it’s really tough. Sometimes just doing one small thing a day (even brushing your hair) is enough to start. Be gentle with yourself, this will pass.
I feel lonely right now. I find offering others help helps me feel whole. What have you tried so far?
My issue is that I got drunk yesterday with friends and I also got a concussion about 5 weeks ago. I don’t think I should’ve drank yet. I always feel off the next day after drinking but it’s worse today. I didn’t do anything on my to do list and scrolled all day. Luckily I have a psychology appointment tomorrow morning.