Im not saying this for attention, because no one else knows. I need some help. Im 17 now. When I was 15 I overdosed on whiskey and 27 perks. I havent been the same since. My family and friend wont let me talk about it, and when I do they dont listen. I think the pills messed me up. Im argueing with myself in my head. Ill completely freak out for no reason sometimes. Ill go numb and freak out. I like to hurt myself, like cutting myself. Im really confused, and have very little memory. I cant think anymore, its like my mind has been dulled. I am afarid of everything! I dropped outta skool, and I am afraid to live my life. I am extremely afraid of death, but Im also scared to live. Im sooo confused! I know I should go to the doctors, but Im even afarid to take other medicine. Sorry this sounds like ranting, but has this happened to anyone else? Is this because of the pills, or is it because I am a teenager? Any advice or anything at all will help!!!
2006-10-18 22:11:58 · 10 answers · asked by TeRi 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You really really need to go see a counselor or pschologist. They are the only ones that can answer your questions. If your parents will not help you do so, then contact the local mental health agency, and tell them your needs.
Get the help you need and want. It will be very worth it. You can decline taking medicine if you want to, no one can force you. However, you need to at least consult someone, and perhaps get into therapy, so that your questions are answered. And if you need medicine, consider using it ... it could make a huge difference for you.
2006-10-18 22:22:39 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really do not think that the whiskey and pills brought this on. I think that you overdosed because of this already having begun but you were unaware of it at that time.
Mental illnesses create odd behaviour. Often a mental illness is genetic. That means that you were born with a tendency towards it. Just as some people are born with a physical problem or tendency that means when they get a bit older they will develop a disorder such as heart disease. It is nothing to be ashamed of and I think your family are anaware of this kind of thing and so they do not understand. Also they were probably very upset incase you died when you overdosed.
I have included a site below. I think you should look at that and related sites. It is about a condition called bipolar. This may not be what is wrong but looking at the symptoms will help you to decide. If not that then it is probably some other mental disorder.
I speak from experience of my own life.
Please don't beat yourelf up about what you did. I think you were mentally unwell when you did it. It is not your fault.
If you feel like you may have something wrong like this you need to see a healthcare proffessional. There are clinics that will help you. Meanwhile you do need to talk to someone to release your distress. Try the samaritans or a clinic will have counselling services. Tell them that your family will not help and that you are just 17. They will be able to help you for the cost too.
I do hope that this is of some help to you.
2006-10-19 07:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by JAM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a teenager doesn't help the situation. Your body's full of weird hormones anyway.
I'm no expert on drug overdoses, but I have never heard of someone having such extreme long-term effects from an overdose.
There may be a disorder that you might have; a lot of people who cut themselves do so so they can feel SOMEthing.
You need to see a doctor, better yet, a mental health professional. I can understand your hesitance to take medicine as it is often overprescribed or misprescribed. But if you can gain access to a counselor or therapist, you may be able to get better without meds. If your parents won't help you, start by calling a depression hotline.
1-800-551-0008
1-800-448-3000
1-800-273-8255
They may be able to let you know what types of free services are available in your area, as well as someone to talk to when you feel down.
I used to suffer from depression, and it's a terrible place to be. I felt so lonely, like I had no one who cared. Ignoring it is not an option. Remember that this can be temporary, with the right help. Find someone that you can talk to, a friend that you can trust, someone you know who will be happy to help you.
I hope this helps, honey. Just remember that the place you're in now...it's not what life is like. No matter how far behind you feel, you can catch up. You can be healthy. I am now a senior in college majoring in psychology and I have a beautiful 2 and a half year old son. I still struggle with depression sometimes, but it's nothing that I can't handle.
2006-10-19 05:33:47 · answer #3 · answered by unchained melody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, don't get all hyper. Lot's of people drink whiskey and almost 99% of people make mistakes. I know when you are a teenager, you tend to believe that if no one listens to you or takes you as a part of their social circle, it's the end of the world. It is not so. Trust me on this. I am 28 and have been a hyper kid in my adolescence. Life goes on.
About the medicine, I don't know. if you want to take some help, do it. Or else, you can just stop believing that the sky is falling (figuratively) on your own.
If you think you freak out for no reason, don't freak out if there is no reason. You already identified the problem; how hard can it be to stop yourself from freaking out? I mean if you can't control yourself, who can?
Go back to school. if no one cares for you, you'll need a job for food and stuff. If you go to school, you'll earn better and will have easier life (generally speaking)
And please don't cut yourself. That is so stupid; because you'll not only be in pain, but also send out signals to other people who are around you that you are completely out of your mind. Trust me; this is stupid. If you feel sad and stuff, go off to sleep. Much much better than cutting yourself.
Don't be afraid of either life or death. Every one who is born, dies. Being afraid of something so natural is ridiculous. Or if it bothers you so much, believe in reincarnation: it just says that you get many lives of trial and error.
In the end, life is always easier if you have a grand purpose. Say you wanna be a great singer or something. Find what you really like doing and keep doing it.
I hope this works out for you.
2006-10-19 05:27:41 · answer #4 · answered by WaterStrider 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm 47 and I have been under so much stress for the last year or so that it took one phone call to take me somewhere I never needed to go
i will not sit here and tell you that your stupid for the cutting thing..yes it's not the norm but honey you have some major problems and you need to get help
i'm sorry that your family doesn't understand the need for you to talk about all that's wrong with you..you need their support now more than ever..but sometimes some people can't understand the depth of anothers problems..it's not their fault and i feel they love you it's not that they don't care..it's they can't grasp the seriousness of your problems..plus alot of time we as adults think that oh their a teenager it will pass..but in alot of cases thats not it and you need to sit them down and try to explain what is going on with you. again and again and again until they get it.write them a letter maybe.. sometimes you can express more in writing than face to face..but..keep at it..and whoever just might get that hey somethings not right here lets try to figure this out together
I'm no doctor and I don't know enough about the short or long term of overdosing..when you do see someone be sure they check it out
Don't dwell on the negatives in your life all the time..you seem to me to be a smart young lady cause if your wasn't you would of never took that step to come here and ask for help or try to let someone..anyone know that you know something isn't right with you and your smart enough to see that..
Now be smart enough to go to a doctor..Please
gosh I'd love to be 17 again and know what I know now..my life sure would of taken a different path..but I have no one to blame for those choices but me
when you get the help you need your life will be so much better your whole outlook on life will change..your relationships with people will change for the better..you have the whole world by your finger tips and you can do anything..i mean anything if you believe in yourself enough
get the help you need and get back in school or get your ged and go from there
Have Faith In Yourself..alls not lost because of what happened to you that day
Take Care and remember that just cause you are a teenager that don't mean you don't have serious problems..hey lifes hard at times and not just for a 17 year old..just as much with this ole 47 yr old
You need help with them feelings or lack of
you see the problem ...now go fix it
2006-10-19 07:46:00 · answer #5 · answered by Theo D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a counsler immediatley. There are usually some that are free of charge. Call 1-800-SUICIDE. This is a part of the United Way. They have trained advisors that will sit and talk to you. Also, they will be able to refer you to help in your area. You are very depressed. Do something before this gets worse. I am sorry that your family is not of any help. THer are people that care about you. Call that number immediatley or go to your local United Way or check the yellow pages for help in your area. You are too young and you have your whole life ahead of you. You can turn things around. Best of luck and I am pulling for you.
2006-10-19 05:23:18 · answer #6 · answered by parrothead2371 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is because you are a teenager not because of your drugs!!
You should talk to your parents immediately and seek help.
You would not be You, not even walked on this planet without your father and mother. Would you? It is important that you talk to them right now.
We live in a world where there is help for anything. Help to quit smoking. Help to cure Desiseas. We have even doctors who will replace our hearts and minds... Just talk to your Dad and Mum, they will take care of you.
I see that you had some drug related questions, don't worry. May be because you started taking after some of your friends told you to do so or you did it out of curiosity. There is help.
Remember you are never alone, there are lots of people who have what you are experiencing. By getting help early everything will be easy for you.
Take care and never be scared to seek help, because they are there!
2006-10-21 01:54:00 · answer #7 · answered by bhupen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of it mightbe the pills, some of it might be just the fact that you are a teenager. You should sit down with your parents and tell them that you really need to go see a doctor. If they don't help you, do it yourself!
2006-10-19 05:22:59 · answer #8 · answered by UNapologetic! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to see a psychiatrist. You definitely have something going on that isn't normal. It is time to have a 'real' talk with your parents, to let them know exactly what is going on in your head, before you do something drastic. If you really think that you cannot function without help, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Please visit this site:
http://www.coolnurse.com/self-injury.htm
2006-10-19 05:39:02 · answer #9 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get up and go seek proffessional help they are the only one
who is qualified to help you you are probably feeling lost and lonely that's what teenagers go thru-regardless you still
need help in sorting out your issues they may sound
silly to anyone else but to you they are real so get HELP
knowone can do it for you but you
2006-10-19 05:26:13 · answer #10 · answered by tomdoll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋