Robert Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I mean it’s quite normal to go through phases that you later move out of however the decisions you’re making do seem like big ones and often on a sudden impulse. It could be several of the suggestions here fuelling it (ADHD, bi-polar etc) or just being unsure of what you want out of life but given the time and money you’ve invested into your pursuits, it may be worthwhile speaking to a professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attitude Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Asking ATRL is probably worse than WebMD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CottageHore Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 What you’re describing- taking on new interests with a sudden burst of motivation and enthusiasm and then losing interest fast is a common symptom of ADHD, Bipolar disorder, as well as BPD. This does not mean you have any of these. I don’t have any diagnosable disorders and often get very motivated to learning something new but then lose interest once it gets more difficult. Perhaps your situation is different. If you feel it is impacting your ability to function to your fullest potential, it could be a disorder and it may be best to seek input from a specialist. Regardless, you’re great as you are, don’t shame yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleEarthquake Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 you're on ATRL so yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alldeezy Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Yeah but it's more healthy then the obessesion I go through my entire life. So your fine just little ocd/adhd but we all go through that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrorblade Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueberries Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 i can relate to that a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADMKHN Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 It's ADHD, love. Everyone in here mocking OP is gross. I know this forum is a breeding ground for disgusting comments but damn... Grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethereal Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) Most mentally ill do not question their mental illness. They think they are OK. But it's true that if you constantly switch career choices it is quite atypical and brings lots of issues. I feel like this could be a personality disorder or something. I hope you go through it. Edited September 30, 2022 by Aristotle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethereal Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 1 minute ago, hurricane326 said: What? Practically everyone who has a mental condition knows they have it - what you're saying is patently false. I actually do know a mental ill person who in her words is as "healthy as the apple". This is pretty common far from practically zero percentage. Anosognosia, also called "lack of insight," is a symptom of severe mental illness experienced by some that impairs a person's ability to understand and perceive his or her illness. It is the single largest reason why people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder refuse medications or do not seek treatment. https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/schizophrenia-symptoms People with the condition usually aren't aware that they have it until a doctor or counselor tells them. They won't even realize that something is seriously wrong. If they do happen to notice symptoms, like not being able to think straight, they might chalk it up to things like stress or being tired.Dec 13, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanspears Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I'm not a therapist, see a professional but I don't think so? Everyone has urges to try new things all the time. It can be fun and yeah, often you do drop them. I think everyone has those phases where they were really into something and then it fades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slayne Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 No, not necessarily. I actually think it's fine to switch careers and interests often, there's nothing wrong with being jack of all trades, master of none, as long as that's what you enjoy. However, if it bothers you and you'd like to be more focused on one thing but something prevents you mentally then yeah do seek professional help. Could be ADHD like some users here suggested, but don't diagnose yourself based on what ATRLers tell you. Do your own research and talk to a professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Check out this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borderline_personality_disorder If this doesn't sound like you, it could also be ADHD or Bipolar disorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Cat Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 sounds like bipolar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenBLadyG Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Whether you are or aren't, there's not a damn thing wrong with you and I want to give you props and love for being so open with this! Go to a professional in your area and have this discussion to become properly diagnosed and given the route to take to tackle it from now on - if you choose. Hopefully it works out, whatever you decide to do. Much love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Warrior Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) On 9/30/2022 at 10:58 AM, Aristotle said: I actually do know a mental ill person who in her words is as "healthy as the apple". This is pretty common far from practically zero percentage. Anosognosia, also called "lack of insight," is a symptom of severe mental illness experienced by some that impairs a person's ability to understand and perceive his or her illness. It is the single largest reason why people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder refuse medications or do not seek treatment. https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/schizophrenia-symptoms People with the condition usually aren't aware that they have it until a doctor or counselor tells them. They won't even realize that something is seriously wrong. If they do happen to notice symptoms, like not being able to think straight, they might chalk it up to things like stress or being tired.Dec 13, 2020 so you have a mentally ill friend who struggles with delusions, because most mentally ill people are incredibly aware of the detriment it has on their lives. we do not want to live this way. this is coming from an actual mental ill person and not a friend you probably made up, which is why you had to copy and paste WebMD definitions because you don’t actually have experience with mental illness or those who struggle with it. i’m not even going to get into the fact that anosognosia is only common in specific, more unlikely diseases/illnesses. this is not a common diagnosis. OT: OP, it doesn’t sound like you’re mentally ill. i would agree that it sounds like unmedicated ADHD. Edited October 2, 2022 by Mystic Warrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethereal Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Mystic Warrior said: so you have a mentally ill friend who struggles with delusions, because most mentally ill people are incredibly aware of the detriment it has on their lives. we do not want to live this way. this is coming from an actual mental ill person and not a friend you probably made up, which is why you had to copy and paste WebMD definitions because you don’t actually have experience with mental illness or those who struggle with it. i’m not even going to get into the fact that anosognosia is only common in specific, more unlikely diseases/illnesses. this is not a common diagnosis. OT: OP, it doesn’t sound like you’re mentally ill. i would agree that it sounds like unmedicated ADHD. Being aware of the detriment is not the same as being aware of having a mental illness. She herself told me that she wishes that all of her thoughts to not be true. I did not make her up, infact she is a part of my close family and suffers from untreated paranoid schizophrenia and has periodical meltdowns. I had to convince her to see a psychiatrist two times and failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insomniac Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Talk to your doctor or therapist about this. They’ll be able to provide the support you need in figuring out a diagnosis (or lack of one). Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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