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Dating app anxiety
Hi i am 27 male with no dating history-- in my earlier 20's I used to remain sick most of the time- so I never had the time to look for any other thing- it was only when I turned 25 that stabilised for me
But now I feel desperate to be on these apps and connect with others- all that effort of initiating conversations, then getting ghosted over at petty reasons makes me mentally drained
I am good in looks but I am unable to get matches, whereas people who are very ugly, still getting.
All this ends up, creating a loop of D personalisation and D realisation, where I get completely cut-off from myself and my surroundings
I AM ON CLONZAPEM 0.5 for 2 momths
Sertaline 10 mg
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Better look for partner among your colleagues friends or through their contacts.That would be authentic, no chances of any fraud.
Better focus on career building at this stage of life.
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Your symptoms suggest social anxiety with emotional burnout from repeated rejection experiences, which can lead to low self-esteem.Dating apps often create unrealistic comparisons and repeated rejection, which can worsen these feelings.
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Continue Sertraline, but usually the effective therapeutic dose is 25–50 mg daily, so discuss with your doctor about gradual dose adjustment. Clonazepam 0.5 mg should be used only short-term (usually at night) and not for long periods due to dependence risk.
It would also help to take a break from dating apps for a few weeks and focus on real-life social interactions, hobbies, exercise, and structured routines. Regular exercise, proper sleep, and limiting screen time can help reduce anxiety and improve mood stability. With proper treatment and support, these feelings of detachment and emotional exhaustion can improve over time
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Hi. Common to have these issues. Since you are on meds, psychologist who would help you with therapy is what you need the most.
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Dating apps can cause stress and rejection feelings, which may worsen anxiety or depersonalization. Try limiting app use and focusing on real-life activities and social interaction.
Continue medicines as advised and follow up with your psychiatrist for proper support and adjustment if needed.
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Hello.
What you are experiencing is quite common with dating apps. Constant rejection, ghosting, and comparison with others can increase anxiety, low mood, and feelings of depersonalization. It does not necessarily reflect your worth or attractiveness; often it is related to how these apps work and the pressure they create.
Since you are already taking Sertraline and Clonazepam, it suggests you are being treated for anxiety symptoms, and these feelings may improve gradually with proper follow-up.
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Try limiting the time spent on dating apps and focus more on real-life social interactions, hobbies, fitness, and routine activities. Continue your prescribed medicines and have regular follow-ups with your doctor to monitor symptoms.
Helpful tips:
• Avoid constant comparison with others on apps
• Maintain good sleep, exercise, and social routine
• Consider speaking with a mental health professional for counseling or CBT, which can help with anxiety and negative thought patterns
If these feelings of depersonalization or emotional distress continue, a detailed consultation with a psychiatrist can help adjust treatment and guide you better.
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What you’re describing—feeling mentally drained from repeated rejection on dating apps, comparing yourself to others, and experiencing depersonalization and derealization—is something that can happen when emotional stress builds up over time. These symptoms are commonly associated with Depersonalization‑derealization disorder and anxiety-related conditions.
The medications you mentioned, Clonazepam and Sertraline, are commonly prescribed to manage Anxiety disorder and related symptoms. However, the emotional impact you’re experiencing from dating apps—constant comparison, ghosting, and rejection—can significantly worsen anxiety and feelings of detachment, even when someone is on medication.
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• Continue taking clonazepam and sertraline only as prescribed by your doctor. Do not adjust the dose on your own.
• Consider taking a temporary break from dating apps if they are repeatedly triggering stress or feelings of inadequacy.
• Discuss your symptoms of depersonalization/derealization with your treating psychiatrist, as medication dose adjustment or psychotherapy (such as CBT) may help significantly.
• Try to rebuild real-life social interactions gradually—friends, hobbies, fitness groups, or community activities—rather than relying solely on dating apps for validation.
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• Dating apps often create a distorted perception of self-worth, where algorithms and superficial preferences affect matches. This does not accurately reflect your value or attractiveness.
• Depersonalization symptoms often worsen with stress, overthinking, lack of sleep, and excessive screen time.
• Regular exercise, good sleep, and limiting time spent checking matches can help reduce anxiety and mental exhaustion.
• Focus on building confidence and emotional stability first, rather than measuring success purely by matches on an app.
If you’d like, you can book an online consultation and share more details about your symptoms and current treatment, and I can help you develop a structured plan to manage depersonalization and regain emotional stability.
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Continue medicine consult superspecialist like psychiatrist
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Dnt worry. Rejections are part of life. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Start meditation
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Saarika
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Chennai
It would be advisable to kindly consult a nearby psychiatrist for further evaluation and proper guidance
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Dinesh Mehta
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Jaipur
Please consult with psychiatrist locally in your area.because you need therapy session for this.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Consult psychiatrist
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