InDeepshit said:
I have realised my lack of social interaction and low self esteem have led me to believe that i'm stupid. Everything i learn i forget, i really have no memory (i know it's also because i watch too much tv and don't think much about anything). It's almost as if i can't connect to anything i do, so i don't think- i've become resistant to learning. So is anyone also experiencing this? what other problems are you dealing with?
Its interesting that so many of you report these symptoms. However, you are not all stupid and forgetful.
The condition makes us ever watchful of other peoples reactions to us. It is likely that we are too preoccupied with this to pay to much attention to what is actually being said in conversation.
As for "stupid" of course some of us feel this way. This is what we might expect from any group suffering from low self esteem.
The poor memory I think is caused by depression.
I think all these symptoms would disappear if recovery/cure were possible. And I believe it is !
You already have the better of your enemy. You know what you are sufering from. Read up all about it, together with medication and therapy.
At 51 I am better now than I ever was. Time well spent is your best friend