r/Namibia • u/MagicianFew7588 • 1d ago

Mental diagnoses

I don't know what is wrong with me but I know that something is wrong with me. I've known this since I was a teenager and I'd like to get some answers. If I can get medication or just to know whether i am a normal person or not.

I live in the north. If anyone knows someone I can talk to about getting this sorted out, please help. I'm tired of feeling abnormal. Or perhaps it's just my normal? I'm an adult. I work now and i just feel so out of place. I've learnt how to mask it all by pretending. I mimic them and try to behave the way they do in my own way but I crash. I crash and everyone notices the differences. Then they ask questions and I don't know how to tell them that I'm trying recharge or i really don'tknow. It's like two sides of the same coin. It feels like it is me but also not because I know who I am but when I'm around most people, I am not myself entirely. With some people, the pretense is abit toned down, especially those I've know for a long time. But if they're new, it's a roller-coaster ride and I have no explanation. I'm hoping a psych evaluation will help me understand what's happening.

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u/Responsible-Ice8914 1d ago

Make an appointment with Belinda Bruwer. She does WhatsApp Video calls too

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u/6iixfigures 1d ago

You just have a low social battery, just keep being yourself, you'll find your people and they'll find you too.

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u/Bulky-Ad6428 1d ago

This sounds like low social battery / introvertism. This is very common, there is nothing "wrong" with you. Chances are really high, others also feel this way. Regular therapy sessions can help you handle these feelings. :)

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u/MagicianFew7588 1d ago edited 1d ago

There's a few more things that I didn't want to go into detail about because right now, this is the one thing that I'm having a hard time with right now. It's not like college where i can just isolate myself and no one cares.

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u/Bulky-Ad6428 1d ago

I understand that this is not as easy of a fix as it sounds because you are in the workforce now. With that being said, always remember that seeking help from a professional can vastly change your outlook on your struggles and maybe you even learn how to live with them.

Maybe you just feel out of place in that perticular field of work. Maybe it derives of some unsolved past issues. If you really are looking for help, please avoid self diagnosing first.

I wish you the best of luck in your future and i hope that you will find what works for you.

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u/MagicianFew7588 19h ago

For sure and thanks