I'm not enjoying the same things I normally enjoy, plus more...

[dsgresgrtexb]

It started around mid-July. I couldn't enjoy the music I typically listen to or the games I usually played. (happy hardcore music and rhythm action games) It's like something changed in my brain.

It's still going on today. Should I just give up my old hobbies altogether? Maybe I'm just outgrowing them?

Plus, I am obsessing over feelings that I want to go to Africa to help the poor natives or dedicate my life to charity or something, yet, I don't really want to. I feel that I don't, I will regret it or something. Still, I want to do something that will impact something in the world. I might want to do this with my writing, but, I am beginning to doubt myself. This sometimes happens when I try anything ambitious or out of character.

My friend says that I am letting people's opinions (the Amish, the Tibetan monks, the people who say their lifestyle is great, those who relinquish technology) influence me too much and that I doubt myself too much.

What do you guys think? I think I might have OCD as a result of my ADHD, because, along with these thoughts, I have habits; certain things have to be in a certain place, etc.

[Shreyas]

I don't think there is anything wring with you.
Music : you might have been bored hearing the same music.
Africa, help, etc : you just want to help others, I feel like that. I don't thing there is anything wrong with it.
if you are too concerned then meet a counselor.

[dsgresgrtexb]

About the helping thing...
I remember two times in the past that I volunteered, and I played up my role a lot. I was like "Care for some escarole?" or "Would you like to buy a ticket?"
Maybe I just like the PR aspect?

[custodis]

I wouldn't say there is anything wrong with you per se. But, it would be interesting to know exactly how fast things changed for you. Was this what you would call a "rapid" change in ideology and though?

[dsgresgrtexb]

Originally Posted by custodis

I wouldn't say there is anything wrong with you per se. But, it would be interesting to know exactly how fast things changed for you. Was this what you would call a "rapid" change in ideology and though?

Well, I think I might have felt rumblings of it a month or so before, but, it really hit me around mid-July.
I worry so much about if I will enjoy something or if it is a waste of my time.

[charlisangel]

I think your just thinking to much and see probleme were there is none. What if you dont like the same music..people change. And its normal to wanna help and make your life ''worth'' it.

dont stress it out man, youll be happier.