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Feeling more isolated as you grow older.

Goatworshiper

Does any one feel more isolated as they grow older?

From a personal point of veiw I just can't seem to go where I want to go in life. I'm feel totaly isolated for numerous reasons, some in part that I just don't fit in with anyone no matter how much I try. Secondly because I struggle to conform, and that just makes people run a mile. Thirdly I was raised on a really deprived council estate (although I was lucky enough to have working parents and not in that boat), but my intellectual level is higher that the people I knew from childhood, but I don't seem to get a long with academics or wealthier people.

I feel completely adrift from the rest of world, and this feeling seems to grow stronger with age. I sometimes wonder about ending it all, but I don't really feel depressed or ar least I don't understand I feel depressed. 

In many ways I feel like I can't be bothered walking against the wind but spending the last year trying not to do such. I've shaved of my hair that was below my shoulder blades, I've shaved off my beard that had about 11" of growth, I've lost three stone. I've stopped enjoying recreational alcohol consumption. I've started teeth grinding and have consistend mouth sensations as a result. I feel persicuted from all angles of political thought, I just see them all as variations of right wing extremists.

Sorry for blurb. Just needed a moan.

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  • Muckworm said:

    It would, however, in some ways be interesting to see if a dr thought I was depressed. Probably not but I would be intrigued on an intellctual platform to see what the professionals come up with.

    The NHS in my area (and probably in general) has two responses to depression or suspected depression - CBT or an anti-depressants. The anti-depresants are given on the assumption that a seretonin issue is the cause and not anything else such as dopamine or circumstancial factors. In my experience the CBT is aimed at NT ways of thinking and proved pointless and frustrating.

    I think you guys are great by the way!

    I'm with you on that - this forum provides an important (major) part of my social interaction.

    I went to the GP's and they give me some anti-depressants, so I'll see how it goes. It has given me a raging sex drive so far, and that is fine by meLaughing

    Citalopram? The first few days I felt quite euphoric which I didn't expect. Often SSRI's in general can cause a reduced sex drive.

    I also think I could do with a sense of purpose or something achievable to aim towards. Even developing a creative skill might help, but im rubish with creativity. I really lack intellectual stimulation at the moment. One of the reasons I like education is the stimulation and the structure.

    you are a sound engineer? thats pretty creative. But I think I know what you mean about developing a creative skil. It improves confidence and beleif in oneself.  I wish I had a skill that would provide an income and make myself feel more valid.

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  • Muckworm said:

    It would, however, in some ways be interesting to see if a dr thought I was depressed. Probably not but I would be intrigued on an intellctual platform to see what the professionals come up with.

    The NHS in my area (and probably in general) has two responses to depression or suspected depression - CBT or an anti-depressants. The anti-depresants are given on the assumption that a seretonin issue is the cause and not anything else such as dopamine or circumstancial factors. In my experience the CBT is aimed at NT ways of thinking and proved pointless and frustrating.

    I think you guys are great by the way!

    I'm with you on that - this forum provides an important (major) part of my social interaction.

    I went to the GP's and they give me some anti-depressants, so I'll see how it goes. It has given me a raging sex drive so far, and that is fine by meLaughing

    Citalopram? The first few days I felt quite euphoric which I didn't expect. Often SSRI's in general can cause a reduced sex drive.

    I also think I could do with a sense of purpose or something achievable to aim towards. Even developing a creative skill might help, but im rubish with creativity. I really lack intellectual stimulation at the moment. One of the reasons I like education is the stimulation and the structure.

    you are a sound engineer? thats pretty creative. But I think I know what you mean about developing a creative skil. It improves confidence and beleif in oneself.  I wish I had a skill that would provide an income and make myself feel more valid.

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