Psychologist Questions

Don't know what i am going through

22 male. From childhood i was too much into daydreaming and i use to thought that it is going to be my reality when i grow up. It was not fantasy but real life scenarios. I use to day dream like i am giving interviews to media and i am a big personality. In reality i have achieved nothing. I realised it too late when i reached 22. Then i started having a fear of being sexual attracted to gays. It was never before. I started having fear of god. I have sudden mood swings. The moment something gets clicked in my mind my mood gets change. I don't know what to do with my life. I was so obsessed in daydreaming. I have lost my life i think. I don't know what i am going through. I never had a girlfriend and a successful career. Not having a girlfriend is not a problem but i spent my childhood just daydreaming and thinking that this is hiw my life going to be. I realised it later it is daydreaming. What should i do? I have no social life. I don't want it. Do i have mental disorder?

Male | 22 years old
Complaint duration: 20/08/2023

9 Answers

Hi there, Let me first advise you first that I believe nothing, absolutely nothing, is genetic when it comes to personality and behavior. This premise, which is based on years of researching research, has brought me more accelerated success in healing patients than beliefs that our behaviors are partially genetically caused. Also the so-called evidence for inborn traits turns out to dissolve under scrutiny. So, given that, your childhood steered you to fantasy over reality, it sounds like you were on your own a lot but somehow were steered to believe that you were inherently successful, possibly because your family was successful but there was little coaching for you. Somehow you came to believe success was a given, when it must be earned. I had my own mental health issues, and I, and many others, pushed through having a late start. I got my doctorate at 60. I have older interns now. So, first figure out what career you are willing to work toward, whether a fast track sort of achievement like learning to be an x-ray technician, or are you willing to go back to school? I have students who have to teach themselves from first grade forward by ordering handbooks books online that they blow through. I have witnessed a high school drop out make it through graduate school. You are literate, but could be more precise in your grammar and punctuation. So, decide what you want and are willing to do, even if you have to go backwards to qualify before moving forward. The more you validly know, the more you will believe in yourself and get out of the self-defeating pattern. Take your future seriously, choose, make a plan, and go to work. Your self-worth and momentum will rise with your achievements. Besides, at 22, you have a head start with your self-awareness. Just start.
Hello, Believe me when I say, it's certainly NOT too late. Not at all. Every moment we can make a different choice, live a different life, and know it's all limitless. Daydreaming leads to reality, but only if you choose to make it reality. It starts with a choice, then action... Little by little, every next choice can take you to your dreams come true. We must be humble. We must stay true. The smartest (and by far most successful) young man I know once told me, "I'm not that smart. But I am unusually determined." Perseverance creates success beyond measure. Daydreams are required, but they're just the beginning. Begin, and stay true to your goal, and never give up. That's how we succeed. Mistakes, by the way, are never bad, but simply proof you're at a new learning edge. Stay on the edge, make your mistakes and just learn from them. that's the way forward. I suggest you get a good therapist to help you move out of daydreams to a real life full of your fantasies come true!
Sally
Hello, you are still young and given what you are saying you should definitely talk to a therapist about this. You definitely have time to turn things round. Daydreaming can be a defense against difficult feelings or realities.
Good afternoon, There could be many factors or issues that engender these symptoms. A complete diagnostic interview by a Licensed Psychologist or Psychiatrist would be a great place to begin. Through this process, the provider should be able to tailor a treatment plan to remediate your presenting issues. I am sorry you are going through these distressing thoughts about yourself and others. Dr. R
So it would go against the ethical code of conduct for psychologists to diagnose an individual who is not a patient. I would suggest if youre concerned about your mental health, to talk with your pcp and see what steps your general practitioner recommends.
Sounds more like low self-esteem and self-confidence
Hello! You are in the launch phase, but you arent launching! Please go to a therapist who specializes in working with young adults. You recognize that you need some help that is a good start! A good therapist could be a psychologist, a clinical social worker, or a psychiatrist, and can help you formulate where you are and where you want to get, and how to get there. You might have individual and/or group therapy. You are only 22 lots and lots of years to develop your own path. Do take this advice. If you dont know how to find a therapist, ask your physician, or look on a website like Psychology Today, where each one describes themselves and their special interest and training. Good luck! peace, (Dr,) Marian K. Shapiro Licensed Psychologisit
Thank you for writing. I would be willing to hear your story and see how best to assist. It sounds like you may want to assess some potential or current fears as well as gain some tools towards creating the life you desire. I imagine there is more though I will save that for our time together. Feel free to connect and we can get started. If I am not a good fit I will work to make an appropriate referral.
I would recommend finding a psychologist or clinical social worker to talk to. There seems to be a lot going on that needs to be explored. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S23 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone