I'm 18 years old, and have been an awful worrier since the day i was born. I'm so worried about so much all the time, including now. Will it stop?!
2006-09-18 03:45:56 · 26 answers · asked by lucy_whufc 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Well at the age of 18 it is not really good to be worrying so much , i think that as you get older you seem to worry a bit more unless you are a man...hahaha!
Seriously you should be out there having a great time no worries and not a care in the world , all that will come when you get married have kids and a mortgage so enjoy your teenage years and if it is very bad go and see your GP and they can refer you to a counsellor that may be able to help you.
All the best to you
2006-09-18 04:32:12 · answer #1 · answered by maxine m 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem and always have had. But now that I've gotten older, things that used to seem important to me no longer do. Here is something that inspires me, it's a line from the serenity prayer. God grant me serenity, help me to accept the things that I cannot change and change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference between them. or something like that, I can't remember exactly how it went. Anyhow, next time your worrying about something, I suggest you ask yourself these questions, 1. Is there anything I can do to change this? If the answer is no stop thinking about it!!! If the answer is yes, stop thinking about it and start acting, do what you can do to change it. Always remember that you cannot control the actions of others, so don't even try, chances are if they're doing something wrong, they know it's wrong, and they're going to do it no matter what, so let them, don't waist your energy thinking about it because it will just end up being a waist of your time and energy. Always try to do your best, if you fail, do not get upset, just know that you tried and thats all that you can do. If you err, try to correct it. If you hurt someones feelings apologize, just always try to be the best that you can. And know that you've tried your hardest and be thankful for the wisdom that you have.
2006-09-18 04:02:48 · answer #2 · answered by Tammy C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can help you with this one. been there done that, I could worry about anything what happen last year,last week ,tomorrow. I would walk the long way round so as not to go past a group of people I didn't, know. This went on well into my twenty's. In my thirty's I got married and had a daughter then I worried about how to keep her safe.This really f**ked my mind up. Then I got up one morning and decided enough, First I sat down and wrote a letter to anyone that had upset me in anyway stating how I felt I didn't give it to them but it made me feel so much better. Next I decided that if I could change anything that worried me I would if I couldn't then what was I worrying about. WE work are self's up in to a state over silly things that we have no control over so unless what we are worrying about happens why bother making our self's ill. Fear is what holds us back. Only you can stop the circle you are in, I still have bad days but they are a lot better and I enjoy life alot better too. So go out and enjoy your self don't leave it as long as I did You can not please everyone all the time and It's your life so stuff the world and live.
2006-09-18 04:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by lady_di_ar125 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get a little older you learn not to worry about so much. You learn what is worth worrying over and what isnt. Meantime, put each of your worries on paper, I have no idea why this helps, it just seems to. Another way is to talk things through with someone, your mum, a mate etc..... get their perspective on things, may just change how you see things, so you dont worry over them so much. Perhaps find a new focus in your life? learn a language, learn to juggle (!) visit the gym? Having a new hobby that you enjoy, and meeting new people fills your mind with other exciting things, so not as much time to worry over things that dont really matter. Take care now!
2006-09-18 04:07:32 · answer #4 · answered by angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't worry the worry until the worry worries you,but you seem too depressed for what ever reason,stop think what you want for yourself and then move on in the direction your head's telling you and don't put your heart on hold about it.coz' even your heart's trying to tell you some thing.stop worrying about thing's you should even be thinking about things that worry you.your still got a long way a head of you at 18 you want to give up and move to the world of worries.you can do much better than worrying honey don't let anyone tell you any different.don't worry about thing's that got nothing to do with you
2006-09-18 03:56:40 · answer #5 · answered by mariolla oneill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry hon, I don't think it will! My Dad is a worrier, as is my little sister. I think its in the genes. My sister definatley takes after my Dad in a lot of ways. I on the other hand worry about nothing, like my Mum.
2006-09-18 03:54:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can sympathise with you there! Not only does worry and anxiety run in my genetics..thanks to my Grandmother, but when I was 17 I had a brain seizure, completely out of the blue. These days im worrying that it will happen to me again. I survived the first, but its made me worry about all sorts of things now!
2006-09-18 04:50:13 · answer #7 · answered by Donna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
worrying about things is human nature to some extent but if you even worry about worrying too much then I'm afraid there's no hope for you
try keeping busy, distraction technique, should take your mind off all this worrying business
2006-09-18 03:52:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i seriously think you should go seek profedsional advice from a doctor or therapist, or even a counseller. but then again life in never a bed of roses, but there is no need to worry excessively, as there are still many fun times to be had.
2006-09-18 03:53:30 · answer #9 · answered by viii_red_butterfly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be worth seeing a thought field therapist. I recently diagnosed a client with a toxic reaction to his washing powder that kept him in a state of continuous anxiety. He changed his washing powder to Ecover and his problem disappeared. He had had the problem for 12 years. Worth finding your local therapist if you are interested.
You can look for one at www.thoughtfieldtherapy.co.uk
2006-09-18 03:49:30 · answer #10 · answered by michelle a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋