Is there anything like this?

Disconnected? Can't react? Don't feel like doing anything?

• I don't really understand it i mean lately I have been feeling so disconnected and don't really want to talk that much cause I'm always thinking about something else but I don't know what. Not even to my friends, nothing big has happened recently that made me feel so blur I am not sure how to describe it, I just feel like I don't know what to feel or think about anymore, it's not like I feel like dying or anything and I come from a great family I have good friends and get good grades most of the time...ps there I times when people tell me something sad I can't just react Instead it goes through my mind like this: ok this is sad look sad ok don't smile. I can't just react like everyone else and I end up looking like a very inconsiderate person , it's not that I don't care about what the person is saying I care but I just don't know how to show it ? any ideas why I feel in my whole world moat of the time and don't feel like doing anything not studying not watching tv or using my computer or even just lying on my bed waiting for something exciting to happen. Sorry for Being so long winded :)

• Answer:

  What you have is called depression. Why you have it is probably related to the stage of life you are in, namely teenage, as well as hormonal issues and your history -- the things that have happened to you. What to do about it: depends on how big a deal it is for you, how long it lasts, and so on. If it's a bad day or two, I wouldn't worry too much. If it's weeks and months, you probably need some help to dig out. At that point, it is a very good idea to talk to a counselor. Your school has them, or can refer you. If your parents are around and helpful, ask them to help you. Going for help doesn't mean you're crazy. It means you're smart, taking care of yourself. It's scary to go, but is it worse than what you've got? Good luck.