A Question for psychiatrists and psychologists, please ONLY?

Question

Before I ask, let me tell you that I guarantee I do not have a mental disorder or illness, learning disability or any of the kind. This question probably doesn't have anything to do with that. And please, I need a solution to the problem more than the cause.

I often feel like I cannot understand what's going on around me, though I really really can. I just think that I can't and that is what makes it seem so real. I only feel like this when I think about it, the belief that I can't think or understand properly. It's really confusing, right?

Here's my version:

Once when I had a really bad day, and I was studying, I was too unhappy to study. After that, I made myself believe that I could not study properly and from there it went to believing that I could not think or understand properly. I believe that I have made myself believe that I cannot think or understand what's going on around me properly, though I really can. Now I feel like I'm stuck in a shell. How do I reverse this

Answer 1

the power of suggestion is strongest when one suggest things to themselves.....

so simply reverse the affirmation you previously made.

three times a day say this new affirmation three tiimes (nine time in all)

"I learn new things easily. I think clearly and understand concepts plainly."

Answer 2

First of all, you're asking for something we don't get here. Psychologists and psychiatrists don't hang out on Answers because when their work day is done they need personal time.

So...

You're saying you don't want the cause just the solution. But you can't solve something unless you know what's causing it.
So I'd want to address why you are engaging in a negative behavior on purpose. You wouldn't be and I know this because you're telling me you want to stop it.

If you're not doing this on purpose there has to be some other cause. If you were the cause of this you would be able to undo it by just making yourself believe that you CAN understand things. But that's not working for you, is it?

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but what you're describing is almost like a mild form of autism or a symptom experienced by a highly functional schizophrenic. Oddly enough, you come across as extremely intelligent - which is another reason I suspect mental illness.

You should make an appointment with a psychiatrist and have them give you an evaluation. Ask for something like an MMPI. It's a universally used and respected personality test that can detect behavioral abnormalities.

Answer 3

You've gotten some excellent advise on here so far. I think you know why you are doing this...like when you didn't want to study. You gave yourself an excuse not to study. Are you familiar with the phrase "cop out"? I'm not educated at all in this field. But it does seem that you've manipulated your mind to a point that if you don't seek help it could start manipulating you. To realize you have developed a problem and wanting to address it is the first step to getting better. Hope all goes well for you.

Answer 4

You have developed a new behavior, a new habit. You are aware of it, so congrats of the first step. Think your way through it. When you find yourself having these thoughts, say to yourself "I know exactly what's going on, and I'm actively changing it." Then change it. Make up your own phrase, too, mines a little goofy. You get the drift.

In psychiatry (and psychology) we call it cognitive-behavioral therapy. (Think, then act, for short.)

If it doesn't work, talk with a doc. You have nothing to lose but an old thought. Best of luck.

Answer 5

Because u have a low self esteem that is why you have such thinking. You have to boost your self esteem by looking at your inner self and determine the roots of your problem. You have to reassure yourself that everything is going to be fine and what you are doing is just ok. Whatever negative thoughts or experience you have, start contemplating & think of other ways on how to deal with your mistakes. Remind yourself of your strengths & other accomplishements in life. If with all this you are still feeling the same thing for yourself, start seeking psychiatrists advise.

Answer 6

These are eclectic practices from the various schools of psychology:Do this just before sleeping:

Close you eyes while doing all these:

Say: "THIS IS A GOOD DAY" (5x)
Believe that this is indeed be a good day. Support this with facts and events that happened throughout your day.

Say: "I BELIEVE THAT TOMORROW WILL BE A GOOD DAY" (5X).
Believe that tomorrow will indeed be a good day. Support this with facts and events that happened throughout your day.

Repeat all: "I CAN'T CHANGE WHAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY, BUT I WILL MAKE THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY" (5X)

Imagine putting all your negative thoughts in a box. Think of going to the place you hate most and then dropping your box there. Then think of returning back home without your box anymore.

Repeat: "I LEFT MY EMOTIONAL BAGGAGES. TODAY, I WILL BE A NEW PERSON, TOMORROW, I WILL BE A NEW INDIVIDUAL" (5X)

"A NEW ME WILL RISE TOMORROW" (ALL 5X)
"A NEW ME WITHOUT NEGATIVE THOUGHTS"
"I CAN DO"
"I CAN MAKE"
"I CAN CREATE"
"I CAN BELIEVE"
"I CAN ASPIRE"
"I WILL BE ME"
"THIS IS MY GOAL, THAT __(YOUR GOAL)_____"
"I WILL BE ABLE TO FULFILL IT, BECAUSE I CAN DO IT"
"I WILL BE ABLE TO FULFILL IT, BECAUSE I AM ME"

Then sleep.