Confused as to my state of mind

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#1 alextherussian
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Hey guys, I guess an internet board is about as good as it gets to really get an idea, hopefully this does not come off as something its not. I am an international student, about to finish a good uni, I have a good life, good resume, long term gf, loving family, solid circle of close friends, wide circle of drinking buddies and what not. Despite, being what I would think is on track with my life I feel incredibly little. I dont really know how to phrase this, Im not happy or sad, I just am, I always just am. I just feel unemotional, often really just wanting to step away from these good things that I have and be by myself. I am not depressed, or sad, I just dont feel into things much. This is not a over the last month kind of thing, its a two, three years running kind of thing.

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Any ideas, recommendations, I guess I am worried about this constant monotone in emotion or else I would not be posting.

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#2 Dylan_11
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Help those more unfortunate than you till you realize how lucky you are?
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#3 dracula_16  Online
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Sounds like you suffer from anxiety in social situations. It could be agoraphobia. Talk to your doctor to see what he/she would reccomend.

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#4 Darkainious
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I would recommend a good church, less drinks, and be really nice to everyone.

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Try to find a way to open yourself emotionally.

I have to ask, is there some trauma in your past you may have not dealt with properly?

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#6 xTheExploited
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Sounds like you might be in a rut. Everything is just same old same old, things aren't going up or down they're just happening. Things might be satisfactory and just that, satisfactory. I think you should just go out and try to live life some more. Do different things, go to new places.
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#7 brandontwb
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Everything is relative. For example, during school the few days I have off during the weekends feel like the best time ever. But during summer break, you get too accustomed to the never-ending days and it can become boring. Maybe you need something to gain perspective and though that, you'll appreciate what you have.
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#8 THE_DRUGGIE
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Talk to your girlfriend about how you feel.

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#9 Elann2008
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Sounds like you need some adventure.
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#10 pis3rch
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read into depersonalization, although it's an extreme answer it's entirely possible.
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#11 67gt500
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I would confer with a Psychologist or Social Worker before seeking any medical help - from my experience, doctors just want to put you on meds right away - and indefinately - without actually dealing with the root of your issue(s)... there are reasons for you feelings (or lack thereof) that you might be able to address without medical intervention...
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#12 ANlMOSITY
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Sounds like you're normal.

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Help those more unfortunate than you till you realize how lucky you are?Dylan_11
I think this is a good idea.
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#14 67gt500
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[QUOTE="Dylan_11"]Help those more unfortunate than you till you realize how lucky you are?ForsakenWicked
I think this is a good idea.

It's true that sometimes all we need is some perspective on things...
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#15 alextherussian
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read into depersonalization, although it's an extreme answer it's entirely possible. pis3rch
A quick wiki read makes that feel a touch like overkill
I would confer with a Psychologist or Social Worker before seeking any medical help - from my experience, doctors just want to put you on meds right away - and indefinately - without actually dealing with the root of your issue(s)... there are reasons for you feelings (or lack thereof) that you might be able to address without medical intervention...67gt500
Not about to start popping pills for this either, DSM goes on and on about "significant", or hurting the potential patients life, my life is just fine despite this lack...
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#16 alextherussian
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Everything is relative. For example, during school the few days I have off during the weekends feel like the best time ever. But during summer break, you get too accustomed to the never-ending days and it can become boring. Maybe you need something to gain perspective and though that, you'll appreciate what you have.brandontwb

I guess this is may be it. As exploited mentioned before it could be a rut of sorts that just needs to be seen in another way.

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Thank you for everyones replies, I know this may seem ridiculous but talking about it does help..

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#17 67gt500
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[QUOTE="pis3rch"]read into depersonalization, although it's an extreme answer it's entirely possible. alextherussian
A quick wiki read makes that feel a touch like overkill
I would confer with a Psychologist or Social Worker before seeking any medical help - from my experience, doctors just want to put you on meds right away - and indefinately - without actually dealing with the root of your issue(s)... there are reasons for you feelings (or lack thereof) that you might be able to address without medical intervention...67gt500
Not about to start popping pills for this either, DSM goes on and on about "significant", or hurting the potential patients life, my life is just fine despite this lack...

DSM is more or less a way for clinicians to 'classify' you - to put a label on you, if you will, that may or may not lead to therapy involving medication...
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#18 ANlMOSITY
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Doesn't everyone feel this way?