Anyone else

[Notsosadanymore]

I am struggling to find enjoyment in anything I do anymore and I have been like this for years long as I can remember. When I am home with the family I struggle to relax and just have fun & enjoy the time. I end up smoking a ton of weed and pacing around my house with anxiety and I can't relax. Im always just stucking inside of my head and rarely am I present. I just wanted to see if anyone else feels similar and if you have any ideas on how to be more present and enjoy myself?

[Mandos]

I often find myself in my head around my family as well. It's not always possible, but I've found being open and honest about my thoughts have made it easier to be present with them. If I am feeling a certain way, I try to explain it to the best of my ability. They may ask some questions, but then things feel better and I'm present again.

You should try to express the thought in order to avoid dwelling on it. I believe the technique is sometimes called noting.

headspace.com/articles/noti...

[LoveforAll41]

Hi Notsosad, I am so sorry that you are feeling this way, and have been for so long! Are you in therapy? I think therapy is great and would bet you have some underlying stuff you could work on. I always recommend the book "Feeling Great" by David Burns. I wish you peace on your journey.☮️

[HisChild4ever]

I used to feel the same way, and in my case, doctors said I had depression. But I wouldn't know the reasons why you have your symptoms, and I'm really sorry you're struggling so much.

One thing that has always been very helpful for me is therapy, and I recommend it.

There are some things that a therapist can advise for your behaviors, and I think that, most importantly, therapy could help you achieve better health emotionally and psychologically.

May God bless you a lot!

[CLB1125]

according to the Nih, weed

“can cause some very uncomfortable side effects, such as anxiety and paranoia and, in rare cases, extreme psychotic reactions.”

Maybe smoking weed is causing the very problems you are trying to deal with. Just a suggestion.

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As above reply Id really try stopping or cutting down on the weed

Youd be lucky to get a job in this situation

If no

Other option

Benefits and maybe pip

[Pel3749]

Hi, how are you doing? Have you been talking to a good therapist?That is so important. It is very difficult to live with anxiety and depression, a good psychiatrist and therapist is key. Please find them. God Bless.