I have alot of emtional problems. I havnt been happy since i was about 14 (im almsot 18 now) and the stupidestthing is i have NO reason not to be happy. So im almost positive theres something wrong and i need help . I also can get really mean no for reason. I basically hate myself at this point in my life. You think maybe if i dont get the guts to tell my parents ill evenuatlly grow out of it? ..or can one of you help me??
2006-11-20 18:00:30 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Sweety go see a doctor as soon as possible and then ask for a referral to a phycoligist or even a councillor.
There are some great help out there but it wont come to you as you have to use your mouth and ask for it as this is one small step in helping your self?
the second step is telling your parents and asking them for support as they love you i am sure and I don't think any parent would want there daughter feeling like this or son?
Third step is getting a good friend to help and just tell her/him how you feeling?
Depression can make you mad because its like a black shadow it wont go away until you seek help and step out in the light?
There is nothing wrong with you except your attitude towards yourself thinking there is?
go for a walk and look around your self and see the real world with out the colour glasses on?
Hun nothing is worse than thinking your sick when you have a bright and happy future ahead if you just come out and ask like you have here.
There is also herbal medication you can take to life your spirits as well as medication you get from a doctor!
browse on the net and look in web sites for depression or Anxiety?
Hun keep thinking positive and remember only you can ask for help.
good luck and please don't let this linger for another 4 years without help.
2006-11-20 18:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
dont just wait to hopefully "grow out of it." mental issues often get worse the more that you try to ignore them and avoid professional help. it would be ideal to tell your family, because your family could be a source of great support during this difficult time. Im not sure how you should do it....maybe plan a time that you WILL do it, and commit to it (say, the on friday, the day after thanksgiving, for example.) then you'll have the next few days or whatever to prepare yourself mentally for it, as well as thinking about what exactly you want to say. also, it is best to tell them at a time when they are relaxed, not stressed out, and have plenty of time to talk with you about it.
i think you should tell them that you want therapy..... if youve been unhappy for four years, why not go investigate the problem? you most likely wont grow out of it.....basically, you are creating a pattern/habit of being sad....not saying that you are TRYING to the reason why its created....its ok to feel this way. but, the longer you are sad, angry, etc, the longer time youre giving yourself to make these feelings a habit. our mind is really like a computer: your mind is programmed in many ways, both through how you were raised and the people around you as well as by your own thoughts. go get therapy.
good luck!
2006-11-21 02:08:48 · answer #2 · answered by christina rose 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have gone through the same thing. It is caused depression and you should have been treated when you were 14. Depression can ruin your life, make you want to end your life even if you don't know why. You are a danger to yourself if you don't get treatment. Tell your parents you are severely depressed and ask them to allow you to go to a doctor. You don't need to go to a psychiatric doctor unless you feel you need to, but go somewhere! If they blow your concerns off, you go to a FREE clinic or to a health department and explain to them about your feelings. I urge you to get help quickly for this problem as you are already 4 years late. There are marvelous medications out there that will give you your life back. Really. I speak from experience.
2006-11-21 02:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by Scarabia 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had a lot of problems growing up and the only way it got better was when I started talking about it, ten years later when I was about 18, I'm 26 now, and I think only because I started talking about it is it better. It is really hard to do believe me I know, but it can't do anything but help and it will. And as far as growing out of it, it might happen, but it's unlikely, don't count on it. Get your parents involved and they will help you get help. The sooner you start the sooner you will be on your way.
2006-11-21 02:19:10 · answer #4 · answered by D J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have peer counseling at your school? This would be a good place to start. It is obvious you are suffering from some form of depression, when is the last time you've had a regular health check-up? You may have something as simple as a lack of vitamins/nutrients. Let your parents know how you feel. If you can't talk to them your local county health center can refer you to services for teens. There's Help which means there's Hope!!! Take care and get help !!!!
2006-11-21 02:18:11 · answer #5 · answered by dory329 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Michelle, I would find information online that most closely resembles your symptoms and feelings. Then print out copies of it and use it as a tool to help explain how you feel. Choose a time when things are calm and pleasant at home and come up with a list of examples of what is going on.
Depression strikes thousands of people and can be one of the most devastating illnesses around. I know firsthand ... I've dealt with my situation for 15 years. And it IS an illness, not the whining of someone out to seek mere attention.
Very proud of you for address this ... shows that you are behaving in a mature fashion and caring for yourself.
2006-11-21 02:11:31 · answer #6 · answered by Gwen R 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2006-11-21 03:12:06 · answer #7 · answered by brown_eyed_girl_mandy 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Talk to someone you know you can trust. Sit down with them and explain the whole thing. A friend of mine helped me to say to my parents what happened when I was 5. It took me 14 years to confess to my parents about this horrible thing that happened to me. It is best you tell your family now before things get worse.
2006-11-21 02:09:55 · answer #8 · answered by †ღ†Jules†ღ† 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know, it may be easier to put it in a letter to your parents. Let them know it is hard for you to talk about and you would rather let them know through a letter.
I don't think you will really grow out of it. I had that trouble too. I suffered through it and lived a "normal" life until one day depression hit me so hard I was unable to get out of bed for close to two years. It did not get to me until I had a rough time and I was a lot older than you are, but I think if I had gotten help when I was younger, I would not have had to go through what I did.
You may want to start out with talking to your family doctor if your parents are not very understanding (I was unable to talk to mine).
Good luck to you.
2006-11-21 05:14:00 · answer #9 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I went through a similar problem,my symptoms were:I had incredible mood swings.One day I was on top of the world.the next I was down in the dumps.and for no reason at all.This carried on for years.Eventually I saw a shrink.I was diagnosed with Bipolar2.I was put on medication that stabilized my mood swings,as well as handle people,and normal everday situations.
I am not saying you are bipolar at all.I am not qualified to.But your symptoms are similar to mine.Make an appointment to see a physiactrist,they are qualified at this.I am sure your family wont mind if you want to sort yourself out.
Larry
2006-11-21 02:11:52 · answer #10 · answered by larry c 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋