Hyperactivity...?

Question

14 years old, female, scrawny, may have a thyroid problem but unsure.

Basically all my life I have always been bouncing off the walls hyper. This is really annoying, because I'm also a major introvert who is very easily overstimulated and doesn't like a lot of talking, so I overstimulate myself and talk too much, thus annoying myself.

Lately it has been much much worse. I can't focus on anything for more than two minutes, I have to constantly battle to keep my mind on one thing -that takes all my energy so merely keeping my mind on something is all I can do- and I always fidget, pace, hum, tap, can't keep still.

I eat very little processed sugar, definitely have an adequate diet and doubt I have ADHD.

Lately this has been having a more adverse affect on my academics, just when I want to start getting serious about stuff.
Irrelevant to my medical issue: I'm homeschooled so I can't have a school nurse check me out or anything. I have plenty to do but can't focus to do it.

I'm also having a lot of trouble sleeping. I can't turn off to go to sleep and then I constantly wake up.

I do my best to relax before bed and don't consume caffeine.

Answer 1

i think you are nuts

Answer 2

Hmm- You may just naturally be energetic. But you might want to get a check-up too, to be sure that's all it is. The difficulty focusing is what concerns me most.

I don't know if this will help you or not, but you might want to consider meditation techniques so you can actually control that incredible power.

Good luck!