apathy - #7097

I’ve been feeling really off lately, and I’m starting to wonder if it’s more than just stress. I don’t feel sad exactly, but I don’t feel happy either. I just feel... nothing. I have no motivation to do things I used to enjoy, and even basic stuff like cleaning or texting friends feels exhausting. Is this what apathy is? I always thought apathy was just being lazy or uninterested in things, but it feels different. I WANT to care—I just can’t seem to make myself. Even when good things happen, I don’t feel excited. And when bad things happen, I don’t feel upset. It’s like I’m just going through the motions. Could apathy be a sign of depression, or is it its own condition? I don’t feel overwhelmingly sad, but I feel emotionally numb. Can stress or burnout cause apathy, or does it usually mean something more serious? I also noticed I’ve been struggling to focus at work and in conversations. It’s like my brain doesn’t care enough to keep up. Is that part of apathy, or is it something different? Another thing I’m wondering is if certain health conditions can cause apathy. Could it be related to something physical, like a vitamin deficiency or hormone imbalance? I’ve also read that some medications can cause apathy as a side effect—how common is that? Most importantly, how do you get out of apathy? I don’t want to feel like this forever, but I don’t even know where to start. Do things like exercise and diet actually help, or is therapy the best option? If anyone else has dealt with apathy, what helped you feel like yourself again?