Ever since this pandemic started, i have little desire to be with people (and im
not a germ phobe, it’s not bc of the virus) other than food, i
have no interest in shopping, not even from target. Other than working and making dinner and reading the paper, I do nothing. And I dont Want to do more. I’m not yearning for a vacation or a party or anything. What the fuck is happening??!!
This is simple. You're depressed.
Are you getting satisfaction from anything? What are your thinking patterns like? Sleep, appetite?
My sleep and appetite are unchanged. Unfortunately, I wish I could stop eating lol. My thought patterns are fine I guess nothing out of
the ordinary. I lost my job at the beginning of the pandemic, but I’ve started a new one and I really like it and money is same. but maybe that started this? I don’t know, I just feel like I don’t want to do a thing, I don’t want to buy a thing. I just want to do my work, have dinner with my family and hang with my dog. I wear the same old Shorts and tee shirts and don’t care. The old me was out every weekend with a credit card shopping bill up the wazoo...
I have been feeling the same way too but think this is because of the pandemic and the general feeling of uncertainty about the economy and safety are causal factors. Dont think I can do meditation or other stupid shit that mental health professionals recommend.
@ Anonymous thank you - this makes me feel better. ❤️
I think you sound good! If you had negative thoughts, I'd be worried. But not shopping or caring what you look like, sound fine.
if you are concerned, there are online depression evaluators. obviously not a substitute for an actual mental health professional talking to you, but could give you some useful feedback.
Have you actually tried meeting up with someone? You might find that you still enjoy other people's company once you go out.
hmm depression is complicated and there are admittedly strange times. i think everyone is adjusting in his/her own way. i agree with the above poster that you might enjoy meeting up w people if you try--that's the only part of your post that stands out to me the lack of interest in friends and people. some are saying this could be a reset from years of overly busy schedules etc. research as well as my anecdotal personal experience do show that humans gain meaning from connection w others and it's one of the first lines of defense in terms of depression. i also think it sets a good example for your kids to show the importance of connection and community. maybe try some distance walks or mellow activities. do you have close friends you're not talking to or didn't have close friends before this?