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Life going in episodes of ability and inability

NAS64975
over 3 years ago

Hi everyone,

My life goes in peaks and slumps. For a few weeks I would show great ability and talents, make plans, start projects, take commitments, give hopes...

And then suddenly nothing would make sense anymore. Life becomes bland and pointless. I get disconnected from everything and everyone. I keep doing what I started for a few days but soon I lose traction, everything feels wrong and I can't make decisions. I can hardly look after myself... And this can go for several weeks - long enough to fail my commitments and disappoint everyone.

When I was 24 (will be 40 this year), I got diagnosed with "recurrent depressive disorder" and had antidepressants prescribed but this didn't fix my life. I wasn't depressed, I was tired of being anxious and afraid.

I am afraid to apply for jobs because I don't know in what state would I be when I get to an interview. If I get a job it would be a matter of time when I fail and will be kicked out. I don't even want to meet people anymore.

Does anyone know if this has something to do with autism or is it a separate mental health issue?

I believe I am on the spectrum and even passed through the preliminary assessment for a formal diagnosis.

I'm scared. Don't know what to do about it and have no one to talk to.

Thanks

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  • over 3 years ago

    Another update.

    Long term worries, even minor ones, seem to wear me off. 


    Perhaps that's why I can't work on a project for more than two weeks, maybe a month.

  • over 3 years ago in reply to NAS64975

    It sounds like you are having a really difficult time. Is there a GP you can talk too? There is also the NAS helpline that you contact by email or phone (details on their website or if you search NAS helpline the details should come up) they may be able to give better advice and guidance. 

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  • over 3 years ago in reply to NAS64975

    It sounds like you are having a really difficult time. Is there a GP you can talk too? There is also the NAS helpline that you contact by email or phone (details on their website or if you search NAS helpline the details should come up) they may be able to give better advice and guidance. 

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