Feeling empty, anxious, and above all...acting like a hypochondriac.?

Question

I've always been pretty analytical, especially when it comes to myself. Lately, my anxieties and insecurities have been torturing my mind 24 hours a day. I get broken sleep, obsess over myself not being good enough, and constantly pacing around my home thinking their is something wrong with me. I'm so restless mentally I can't relax, not even when I'm focused with work or school...or socializing. I've talked to my friends about it, put it out in the open and all but it wasn't enough for the feelings to go away. It's been really bad the last few months, but the last 3-5 years have been filled with these kinds of emotions. At 21, I feel like I'm missing the best times of my life feeling sorry for myself but no matter how hard I try to make myself feel better about myself, I fall back into this routine. This is driving me crazy, I feel like life is passing me by while I should be living it to the fullest. I have little interest in anything, and certainly no motivation. Help me.

Answer 1

ChrisTopher you have all the classic symptoms of clinical depression. Whether it's maniac... only a professional evaluation can determine. Please, please don't suffer another minute, make an appointment to see a psychologist or other mental health professional. Between therapy session and possibly meds if it's determined u lack certain chemicals needed for brain function. Have ur B vitamins levels evaluated especially B12.

My friends Mom had to have a monthly shot... but it made her Maniac Depression symptoms almost go away. She became more aware of when her thoughts or illness was interfering with her social functions. She was able to get to a very small, small dose of medication and have a wonderful, full life. Learning relaxation techniques like yoga or Pilate's can help too. Moderate exercises, eating well balanced meals, and for her a Centrum Multi-Vitamin proved the stability to hike at 78 and still go camping too. Doing hi ropes and rappel. Try to surround yourself with positive and happy people. People who will encourage u to move when u don't want too.

Answer 2

Stop being so self-absorbed. Quit making everything all about you. Focus your attention on other people. Get out there and become an extrovert. it's a simple process. You just have to start replacing "I can't" with "I am not willing to."

Start smiling to everyone you see. Make eye contact with those that smile back. When you're in line somewhere, or nmear others, compliment people on things. Show them that you notice them.

Then, ask people questions and get them talking. Ask what they think about something, what they would do in a situation, if they know anything about something, if they have ever been somewhere in particular, and where they stand with a topic. Don't talk about yourself or your problems.

Always make positive observations, even if you don't agree or understand. If you are totally against what they say, do not argue or try to convince them, simple nod and say "you seem oretty certain about that".

Don't dump your problems and your feelings on others. Save all that for counseling. People get unconfortable when you open up to them like that. It reminds them of their problems and they feel almost obligated to reciprocate.

The only reason you lack motivation is because you have decided that you are helpless and a victim. You focus on what's bad or wrong, rather than what's good and right. What if you spent all that evergy you put into negativity and put it into accomplishing something. Imagine how much things would change if you were WILLING to make an effort to change them.

It is a natural fact, that with every sccomplishment, you gain momentum and motivation to do more. Each achievement will build you up from the inside out.

Giving to others what you want for yourself also builds you up. Try looking at the Salvtion Army website for a volunteer opportunity near you, and put in an hour or two of your time and effort to those who need it. It will make you feel good inside, and you will start to realize how appreciated, needed, and worthy you are.

Modify your diet (less sugar, starches, carbs, more protein, veggies, fruits, water) and get regular exercise. Exercise gives your body a chance to make feel-good chemicals, similar to those that give you a "rush" in a new relationship.

When your mind starts buzzing with "noise", like a poorly-tuned radio with bad reception, and tha channel keeps changing, start this ritual: Imagine with vivid detail, where you wish to be next year, the year after that, and so on. Remember those images, and write them down. Keeping them in the back of your mind (as goals) may help remind you to behave your way to achieving those goals.

If you can't sleep at night, tune into Jerry Springer, Maury, or a similar show, and be glad that you have a better life that the guests on that show. (Who my baby-daddy? Whateva, you don't KNOW me!)

Hang in there! You got this. You have all the power and resources you need to get yourself back on track again. You just have to decide to, and some new perspective doesn't hurt any, either. If you still can't get going, then seek short-term counseling (2-3 sessions) so a counselor can give you some new perspectives to work with. This is all on YOU from here onout, ok? You can do this. Take care!

Answer 3

go see a mental health professional..sounds like depression and generalized anxiety to me.
Go to www.wbmd.com and take some of the tests there.