and no not because of my monthly deal.......why do I keep crying, why am I so emotional and up and down. I don't want to take prescription drugs, and my boyfriend says its almost like I am manic depressive. What can I do to get help??
2006-09-10 11:47:37 · 33 answers · asked by wondering 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
The best thing you did is ask for help, though you've done it in the wrong place.
Even if you don't want prescription drugs you need to go to a doctor, go first to a psychologist and see what he or she recommends. Talk to your family and rely on your boyfriend to talk about yourself. Go out more and enoy the little things in life.
You have o take control of your life, do it one step at a time.
2006-09-10 12:24:35 · answer #1 · answered by jeniel17 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Relax and stop worrying. Try to control yourself before you go off to a shrink who'll prescribe drugs.
If you can't, then yes, you'll need professional help.
Does your life really suck? You have internet access, a boyfriend, and food, apparently. Do you have a job? Do you even need a job? Is your whole life ahead of you? or are you in your 70s looking back at a life you feel you wasted?
Try to focus on the positive. If your boyfriend loves you, take strength in that. Be careful, though, you don't want to get so bad that he doesn't want you to be around. But you'll have to be totally honest with him about what you're feeling. Talk to your parents, if you can. You can make it through!
2006-09-10 12:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by marsminute 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I was like that at one time too. I took anti-depressants and did not find that they helped, just made my wallet alot lighter. But in general my suggestion is, no matter how much you don't want to - EXERCISE. It is proven that exercise helps people who suffer from the blues. Exercise releases hormones and natural chemicals in the brain that help relieve stress and tention. Exercise has alot of health benefits not just losing weight and toning your muscles. So go for a walk down to the corner and grab a cup-a-joe or something with a friend or your sis! It really does help. Hope I helped!
2006-09-10 11:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
(this is under the assumption that you are in your teens, as it seems) i was the same way from the time i was 14 until i was 18, maybe 19. its a really difficult time. looking back, nothing was really that bad, but at the time, i felt like the world was falling apart. (and its not like I'm 40 looking back, I'm 22) things i wish i had done: forced myself to get involved in school stuff, and actually done my school work, hung out with a different crowd (a happier one) i went to a therapist, but it didn't help for me. maybe if you found a psychologist (they cant prescribe drugs) it would help you some. especially one who doesn't always look to drugs as an answer. force yourself to smile, it really does help a lot of people.
2006-09-10 13:47:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Take it from a person who used to be on a continual emotional roller coaster, you must seek help...NOW! Since I can remember, I had terrible mood swings and crying jags. The choices I would make as a result of my roller coaster of emotions only facilitated to make my life a more terrible roller coaster. The cycle continued until my late 20's when I ended up on a park bench, high as a kite in Munich, Germany. There was no one to help me....I had to take my life in my own hands...and take responsibility for ME.
I sought out a mental health counselor who correctly diagnosed me as having Manic Depression. This was in the 1980's when Bipolar was not yet in the jargon of mental health terms. Once I realized that my problems were the result of an illness, I was able to have some semblance of control over what had been a terrible monster in my life. For years I was in mental health therapy and I have been taking medication for my mood swings now for 10 years. I have changed my lifestyle and diet to ease any dramas or allergies that may have worsened my mood swings and crying jags. I now am a vegan (no animal products in my diet or in my lotions, etc.) and I have a peaceful, altruistic life helping the disabled. I have a wonderful and peaceful life-mate in my life who also likes peace and happiness.
Having had the years to look at myself and my life and to realize that I am the one who has to take care of ME, I finally took the time to help MYSELF. It is only if you take care of YOU that you can have a satisfying, peaceful and prosperous life that will attract only the BEST people and situations to you. Good luck, dear!
2006-09-10 12:04:38 · answer #5 · answered by bjorktwin 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Honey...being emotional is not bad...On the contrary, it shows that you are a human being, and that you are not afraid to show your emotions. Of course, we should all do this in moderation...
as you say, it isn't good to be up and down, (or go around crying all the time.)...
Manic depressive? probably not... Forget the prescription drugs, they aren't good for you!
Perhaps you should try changing boyfriends, it sounds like the one you have doesn't help to cheer you up!
Surround yourself with optimistic people and try to think positive...
Life is wonderful, look for the good parts.. a pretty flower, a beautiful sunset, a friends smile....
:-D
2006-09-10 12:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by abuela Nany 6 · 6⤊ 4⤋
Go to a licensed psychologist. You should rethink your opposition to perscription medicine. Would you refused to take medicine for some other organ, your liver, your heart, whatever, on some gut feel? If you're manic depressive, then you will have a serious problem that you will need to take medicine for.
2006-09-10 11:59:23 · answer #7 · answered by DayinthePark 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Do you have high highs and really low lows? If so that could be Bipolar disorder.If youre in your teens, its probably just hormones. If not the best thing to do would be to see a doctor. Or you could just be a very emotional person. Its okay to be that way.
2006-09-10 11:58:23 · answer #8 · answered by Casey 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, maybe something has really been on your nerves. Like maybe something from last week is bothering you or something. If so, then work it out by telling somebody how you feel and getting out your feelings. If you've been tempted to let out some stress or something but have been bottling it up inside,then maybe you should let it out now. Go punch your pillow or something and let out your anger. Those are my suggestions, good luck.
2006-09-10 11:56:11 · answer #9 · answered by sweetdollツ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
try holisticonline.com, and see an online therapist metanoia.org. call 1800 lifenet for support. try walking it helps emotions. listen to good music. look at the root of the problem. maybe you got abused, etc.
2006-09-10 13:47:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋