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Is fomo a mental illness?
David Susman, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience providing treatment to individuals with mental illness and substance use concerns. FOMO, or “fear of missing out,” is a real phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common and can cause significant stress in your life.
Why do I feel so guilty when I do nothing?
This “feeling guilty for not being productive” is actually a type of anxiety. This anxiety is called “time anxiety” and everybody has a little bit of time anxiety in them. It is a manageable anxiety therefore there are steps you can take to cope with it, making life much easier and stress-free for yourself.
Why can’t I do something in my life?
There’s no excuse for these excuses. This isn’t a pep talk. You want to do something in your life, but convinced yourself you can’t for one (or more) of these reasons: You’re scared. You’re worried. You’re insecure. You’re clueless. But you’re wrong.
Why am I not interested in anything right now?
One of the reasons why you are probably not interested in anything right now is that your daily activities aren’t tailored around your strengths. In other words, you’re not doing things you’re great at. To find your strengths, try my GPS Formula by asking yourself: What am I GREAT at?
Why do we stop caring about things we don’t even know about?
Sometimes when you start actively deciding what to care about, instead of letting the world leech your time and energy without permission, your focus shifts. You truly stop caring about things you didn’t know you weren’t indifferent towards.
What does it mean when you don’t want to do anything?
When you don’t want to do anything, it is one of the most common symptoms of depression, many overlook. A mental illness such as bipolar disorder or depression could lead to feelings of not wanting to doanything. Many young adults experience similar feelings while leading to unhealthy behaviors.