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24 Aug 2015, 11:30 pm

Idk why. but I'm dragging myself to eternity; I always end up sleeping on my schoolworks, spending enormous plans in my head which directs to daydreaming, eating, eating and eating. I often act up with a spurt of energy on the last call of deadline. I procrastinate again and again. I am struggling with its constant nagging and it feels as though I need something to make me feel I exist in a certain something that will trigger me to work on it. I feel my joints weak, crumbling every part to my core, that I wish I'd be an extrovert, with the energy that'll supply me to interact, do this and that and so on. I'd wish to sulk in the penetrating sun, that'll give me the energy to work things out and soothe my cold blooded skin. If that happens, I'd be burning - Not just a tan that'll kiss my bones, but a flaming charcoal.

Do any of you also feel the same way? Please, teach me how to awaken the guts in me.....



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24 Aug 2015, 11:34 pm

It's the same with me. I am able to think and makes plans, but only that. I think it's a matter of the mind going in overdrive. If you notice this lack of concentration becoming more prevalent, you might be dealing with a depression.


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24 Aug 2015, 11:43 pm

Owl123 wrote:
Idk why. but I'm dragging myself to eternity; I always end up sleeping on my schoolworks, spending enormous plans in my head which directs to daydreaming, eating, eating and eating. I often act up with a spurt of energy on the last call of deadline. I procrastinate again and again. I am struggling with its constant nagging and it feels as though I need something to make me feel I exist in a certain something that will trigger me to work on it. I feel my joints weak, crumbling every part to my core, that I wish I'd be an extrovert, with the energy that'll supply me to interact, do this and that and so on. I'd wish to sulk in the penetrating sun, that'll give me the energy to work things out and soothe my cold blooded skin. If that happens, I'd be burning - Not just a tan that'll kiss my bones, but a flaming charcoal.

Do any of you also feel the same way? Please, teach me how to awaken the guts in me.....


"Pretending to be normal" can be quite exhausting. Despite that, my advice is to see a doctor in order to make sure there is nothing psychical or a mental co-morbid such as depression is going on as many things or a combination of things can cause these symptoms.

Eating or sleeping correctly?


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24 Aug 2015, 11:51 pm

I don't believe this has anything to do with AS at all. It's called "being a student." Ask any nursing student if they feel similar to you---the answer will probably be "yes." Every student "falls asleep with his/her books.

When I was a student, in a less-demanding field than yours, I used to feel similar to you.



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24 Aug 2015, 11:54 pm

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Owl123 wrote:
Idk why. but I'm dragging myself to eternity; I always end up sleeping on my schoolworks, spending enormous plans in my head which directs to daydreaming, eating, eating and eating. I often act up with a spurt of energy on the last call of deadline. I procrastinate again and again. I am struggling with its constant nagging and it feels as though I need something to make me feel I exist in a certain something that will trigger me to work on it. I feel my joints weak, crumbling every part to my core, that I wish I'd be an extrovert, with the energy that'll supply me to interact, do this and that and so on. I'd wish to sulk in the penetrating sun, that'll give me the energy to work things out and soothe my cold blooded skin. If that happens, I'd be burning - Not just a tan that'll kiss my bones, but a flaming charcoal.

Do any of you also feel the same way? Please, teach me how to awaken the guts in me.....


"Pretending to be normal" can be quite exhausting. Despite that, my advice is to see a doctor in order to make sure there is nothing psychical or a mental co-morbid such as depression is going on as many things or a combination of things can cause these symptoms.

Eating or sleeping correctly?



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24 Aug 2015, 11:57 pm

kraftiekortie wrote:
I don't believe this has anything to do with AS at all. It's called "being a student." Ask any nursing student if they feel similar to you---the answer will probably be "yes." Every student "falls asleep with his/her books.

When I was a student, in a less-demanding field than yours, I used to feel similar to you.


Oh Hi, Kraftie! I noticed you're always on my threads..... Uhmm.

Well, I do consider that as being a student and the like is quite common in teens like me. But having this lesser energy for socializing can be more debilitating than those who have more energy for it.



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25 Aug 2015, 12:07 am

You don't have to be a "social" person to be successful.....only good at your studies, and decent to people.

At this point, most of your energy should be used in the success of your studies, rather than a great social life.



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25 Aug 2015, 12:28 am

kraftiekortie wrote:
You don't have to be a "social" person to be successful.....only good at your studies, and decent to people.

At this point, most of your energy should be used in the success of your studies, rather than a great social life.


I do agree a part of that. But I meant to say, my energy as being used in a "Usual" daily common socialization in life such as, talking to a person, making eye contacts, greeting a person, initiate a conversation, speaking in front of other people etc. In my case, and a certain profession, you cannot be a good one if even at a simple socialization you are not capable or is having a hard time with. I don't even have a great social life. Unlike my fellow students, they are all good at such and by means of my lacking in social cues and being not able to read some makes me a person seen as slow by other people, because I really am.



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25 Aug 2015, 12:38 am

kraftiekortie wrote:
You don't have to be a "social" person to be successful.....only good at your studies, and decent to people.

At this point, most of your energy should be used in the success of your studies, rather than a great social life.


And by the way, Success can be subjective.


"No man is an island", I am aware of my weaknesses that I acknowledge my certain deficits. I have my perspective in life that I have to deal in with different kinds of other people and not just to aimlessly pass by them and be decent, but to be a part of them and share each others' blessings. Living a life being asocial and just good at studies doesn't make you a better person, similarly not being good at it. It's with the attitude that'll bring you to success. I've been a good student since then, but the problem is I am not really good at people. I learned that being wise is far better than just being bookish. I could learn a lot from other people. Thanks for making me answer my thoughts anyway.



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25 Aug 2015, 3:34 pm

I agree with what you say--but kicking yourself because you're not "social" isn't going to solve the problem.

Yes, I agree it's better to be "streetwise" than to be "bookish.'

I used to be "bookish"--I've grown more "streetwise" as I've gotten older.



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25 Aug 2015, 6:37 pm

I go through cycles of just fried vs ready to take on everything. Depression seems to be a part of it, because antidepressants helped with procrastination for me.

A lot depends on taking care of yourself. If I'm not eating well and exercising regularly it's hard to pull out of the energy sucking spiral. Regular quiet time is important too.