What is my problem?

Question

Lately I haven't really been acting myself. I get irritated alot, especially with my family (mom, dad, siblings) and with my friends. My appetitie has dropped dramatically, I'll eat about 1 meal a day and be full, when I used to eat about 3 times a day. The thought of me being very full makes me sick to my stomach, so I don't really eat until I am full. I also use to suffer with low self esteem as a child and during HS. I was always, always made fun of and sometimes it doesnt go away. I thought I could boost my self esteem by being involved with "popular/cute" guys, but that only made it worse, and made me felt used. I had a really bad break up with my ex about 2 years ago, and I am still not completely over that. Sometimes I feel like I'm not pretty enough for a guy to ever want to be in a relationship with me.I don't know what is going on with me...any suggestions...advice. Maybe I just need counseling or something.

About the church thing, I was raised in the church, and I am a PK (preacher's kid) so I have spent most of my time rebelling against what I was taught as a child in HS. I would like to get back into church, but not where my mother goes, because me and her simply do not get along, and do not agree on anything.She thinks she knows everything and is on God's right hand because she is an Elder at church.

Answer 1

Well. a lot of things could be going on. First because of the change in your appetite and calorie requirements I'd go see my family doctor-no sense guessing for again a lot of things,hormones, stress and so on and so on. Also sounds you could use counseling-a great tool for self discovery and how to handle life and if you can afford utilize it. Sometimes stress,internal problems manifest themselves physically if no help to better received. Could be both. Only professional can really diagnose correctly and get you help you need.But be sure you see a MD to make sure not something physical that can easily be remedied going on.Good Luck

Answer 2

I've been through everything you have mentioned (and more....). Trust me! Meanwhile, I'm sorry to that you it sounds like you are suffering from depression. The first thing you should do is to seek professional help immediately. I am glad that you have noticed this and made it a concern. Most victims of depression go about untreated and it gets worse... like my mom. Meanwhile, if you are wondering about me, I've been through this before. Fortunately, I had a little help from others here and there including my HS counselor, friends, teachers, and family...

Start looking on the bright side. There is always something good in every situation. For example, just pretend something bad happens to you... like your vacation got screwed up. Well, at least next time, you will remember to not let it happen again.

Meanwhile, I hope you feel better!

Answer 3

find a good church- try it your friends won't know - just try it for awhile - and then start inviting your friends one by one and i promise God will bless you each time. don't knock it till you have really tried it. don't do the pill route that will only be a short fix that can have defects that are life long.

Answer 4

try counseling .... sounds like you need someone you can unload and feel confident they'll keep it confidential.
As for you not finding anyone .... relax, it will happen ... gee, even Woody Allen had women and he even married his live-in's adopted daughter.... that they'd raised together.

Answer 5

try counseling, your obviously depressed, if you havnt gotten over a rlationship that happen 2 years ago, i would defently say you are.

Answer 6

could have depression. this is sorta what happened to me. go see a doc. and get some pills

Answer 7

sounds like anxiety and depression.There are too many effective medications for someone to have to suffer.Speak with your doc.

Answer 8

http://san.beck.org/AGL4-ClearThinking.html