r/videogames • u/Zestyclose-Salad-290 PC • 22h ago

Discussion / Question This hits too real.

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u/This_Elk_1460 15h ago

I keep staring games then getting bored almost immediately. Wait is that a sign i have depression?

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u/Front_Tomatillo_8949 15h ago

Shortened attention span and fatigue from the daily requirements of life. Normal

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u/Gethixit 13h ago

You just gotta find the ones that hit. For me that's Nintendo games lately. Big RPG slogs use to be my favorite but don't cut it anymore. Though Galactic Racer is freaking awesome and grabbing my attention.

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u/This_Elk_1460 9h ago

I know it's control resonant, if only I could afford it right now!

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u/Dear_Captain_8932 14h ago

I got the same... I do not believe it's depression, for me it just feels like a waste of time unless the game is really extraordinary

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u/This_Elk_1460 9h ago

I have game pass and sometimes I just stare into the void of content and just say "no, not today." 

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u/djkidna 12h ago

Or ADHD

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u/Ode1st 11h ago

Reddit likes to think if you don’t immediately love something you are burned out or are depressed. Could be, but it’s more likely that you just aren’t trying a game you like and/or aren’t in the mood at the moment.

Same way you might not enjoy a movie or might not be in the mood to read a book.

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u/profchaos111 55m ago

This 100 percent

I've seen posts like I tried exp 33 and it didn't land they try telling him he's depressed and it's like no he just wasn't in the mood for turn based combat

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u/Imprettystrong 7h ago

Its a sign you want more than sitting in front of a computer or screen all the time. Go get outside of your comfort zone and do other things.

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u/MyPasswordQwerty 13h ago

The same with movies. I haven’t seen one in years.

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u/reyo7k2 13h ago

Tbh that has always been a case go me, only 1 game of maybe 30 would hit different. But yeah that requires time, patience and also analysis of what might've changed in your preferences. Maybe these days you like the games you'd never think you like.

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u/FallenRev 12h ago

Take a break from gaming for a couple months. When you come back it’ll hit.

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u/BussieRiot 12h ago

Go outside lol

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u/goldenstain4 10h ago

when you look at a neutral face what are you immediate thoughts...well...come on friend

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u/This_Elk_1460 9h ago

I mean I guess I just think they're like me trying to get by. I'll be honest I don't really know how to answer that.

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u/goldenstain4 7h ago

ok if your depresset truly then one of the firs sighns are that when you see a neutral face looking at you,you think the worest or that ther mad at you even if you just meet them

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u/Ilikeponyhooves 8h ago

no, I do this for months until I find that one game hyperfixation that gets me feral then repeat, adhd sucks

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u/SchroCatDinger 3h ago

Watched too much short content probably

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u/profchaos111 56m ago

it could also simply be you are bored of the games you are playing

try going retro it helped me find my love of gaming again when I grew tired of modern stuff