“ For about six months, I have had very little energy or interest in things, and when I am idle I mostly stare blankly. I find it difficult to seek professional help. ”
No Embers yet
How can I understand what may be happening to me when this lack of energy and desire keeps occurring alongside physical and mental problems?
Recently, I have had very little desire or energy to do anything, even to eat, and I have also noticed problems affecting both my body and my mental state. Today, although the heavy rain made me feel relaxed, I stayed home, did a little work, skipped a meal, and still felt tired.
How can I tell whether this loss of interest is a temporary pause caused by my current pressures or whether something important in me is disappearing?
For about a year, poor job prospects, high household expenses, and caring for my child have left me sitting in my car after work, unable to feel interested in hobbies or friends. I have put those parts of my life on hold, but I am unsure whether they can return.
How can I make sense of having invested so much and chosen to stay, then losing the dream anyway, so that I can move forward?
I spent several years on a hardware project that began with enthusiasm but became draining through ineffective communication and overtime. After a failed acceptance and colleagues being dismissed, I chose to stay because a new leader and the hardware market gave me hope. Although we eventually passed acceptance, budget constraints stopped the product from being updated, and I realized the project was finished.
Could these changes be related to a medical or mental-health condition, and how can I begin to understand what may be causing them?
For about six months, I have felt physically tired and empty, with little appetite, no interest in socializing or watching shows, and frequent periods of staring blankly. I find it difficult to see a doctor or mental-health professional.