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Is "not Caring" A Symptom Of Depression Or Something Else ?
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

I don't really mean "not caring" as in not caring for things you used to enjoy. I mean "not caring" as in complete apathy.

In my case I missed a deadline for a university assessment today. Usually I leave them pretty least minute and the week coming up the deadline I rush to do it, the panic fuels and motivates me, my best work has been done under pressure.

But for my assignment today I just didn't care. I had notes written out. I had some idea of what to do . I had taken loads of textbooks… read more

posted November 29, 2017
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I had this when I was on citalopram and other meds, I didn't care or get anxious about things that used to make me anxious. I need some anxiety to get stuff done and be motivated. You could tell your doctor about this and see what they say, there might be a better medication for you. Take care!

posted December 1, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

My not caring is taken to a whole other level. I feel not one feeling. My body is heavy and my migraines start. And I keep trying to get myself to get up and get something done, but I just sit and stare at nothing. I get so bad I don't hear someone speaking to me or see someone standinf in fromt of me. It's like I'm lost in my own mind and I can't find an exit.

posted March 27, 2019
A MyDepressionTeam Member

@A MyDepressionTeam Member it seems like it could be all 3. I know when my dr changes my meds it takes a while for my body to adjust. I tell my family and friends to give me a while for the meds to get into my system.

posted November 30, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Yeah I would say it is a symptom of depression. It could be burnout as well. It is worth talking to your lecturer or counsellor so they know what's going on. They might even be lenient with extending deadlines and help you in any way they can.

posted November 29, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I haven't cared for over a year. I feel that my heart was ripped out from me.

posted October 4, 2019

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