If you read my last question...I ran out of room, but there is more stuff about me that I just know is wrong. This might not have anything to do with depression, and I think i have depression but the other symptoms of that are on my previous question..but anyway...for the past few years i have been getting bad grades in school because i havent been studying/doing homework, and every quarter i end up crying myself to sleep promising my self im going to do better, study more, and do my homework, but i never end up doing it. i KNOW i have ADD, in fact i take medicine for it, but i still can never bring myself to do my homework or study. and the more my parents nag me about it, the less i want to do it. i always get in arguements with them about it. i feel so crappy about myself, i dont know whats wrong. does anyone have any idea? and what i can do to fix it?
2007-01-22 13:54:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
First of all, take a deep breath and stop being so hard on yourself. Yes, some of your problems need treatment, like the ADD, which you are already taking medicine for. But part of your problem is simply what happens to some teenagers when they go through the tumultuous hormonal changes that happen at that age.
Have you talked with your family doctor about your problems? He may recommend counselling.
Or you may want to ask your parents if they would let you get some special tutoring -- Kumon or something of that sort -- that will help you catch up, It's not the least bit unnatural to feel depressed and discouraged when you're behind the rest of the class and struggling to catch up. And with Kumon, you can learn techniques that will help you program your day so you can do your homework and studying and not get farther behind.
Catching up is probably one of the hardest things to do, because you have to try and learn what the class is doing today, but it's based on stuff that you didn't learn yesterday. that's why you need the help of a really, good tutor. Don't accept a university student who's just trying to earn some extra money. You need professional help.
And just to help keep your life on track, try giving something of yourself to some charity or organization. Candy stripers, library helper, pet shelter, etc.etc.etc. There's nothing better than helping someone else to make you feel good about yourself.
good luck to you.
2007-01-22 14:03:30 · answer #1 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately I did not get a chance to read your first question but I am glad I read this one...sweetheart you are ADD and if you are taking medication then Im hoping that you are also taking "therapy" or "behavioral therapy" which is nothing bad on the contrary if you are not tell your parents YOU want this, it sure will help you out because medication alone is not the answer..I know you are trying to do this and that says highly about you if you are here asking for help that means that you care enough for you and your parents to do better and to make things work for the best of You....
So if you feel open to talk to them about therapy go right ahead and do so know...and If you feel little embarrased then write mom a letter asking for this ..also you can talk to the couselor at school...
I don't know where you live but also tell your parents there are probably programs and accomodations for children with ADD and ADHD...
Dont' feel crappy about yourself this is more common than you think, you are special and you are Smart and for what I read in your letter you have a very beautiful heart..oh yeah and You are not broken ;-) Smile Child and go and talk to mom and dad okay....im sure you are a lovely child and that your parents Love you very much...
Good luck honey...
PS....My son has ADHD and I have found lots of help and online research...
2007-01-22 22:05:19 · answer #2 · answered by karaya6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being a teen is hard, i wouls say to see ur school counciler and ask to see a doctor privateley, or if you have your own medicare card, go by yourself so u dont have to stress out ur folks. i had a similar situation, i am now 19 so happy (apart from being a little lonely), and i have a beautiful daughter and i could not wish for better.
just see someone and talk about how u feel. There is nothing stupid about it and dont let anyone put u down for it.
good luck. let me know how u go and if this has been any help to you.
2007-01-22 22:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by Queen-Bee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to put it simply your lazzy, thats why you dont do your work....you find other things to do that keep you from doing your work like going on this web page..(i do it to XD)..as for the ADD the drugs they give you act as a downer to you but to normal people its an uper, the drugs are probably what cause you to feel bad about yourself, or you have a selfesteam problem....but then again this is all from my knolage and it might be alittle incorrect
2007-01-22 22:04:58 · answer #4 · answered by joker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i could have wrote that word for word myself. i am exactly like that but i just call it procrastination. However i do suffer from depression.
i hope we both become more interested in our studying!
2007-01-26 20:55:55 · answer #5 · answered by chels 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u certainly need to get some help from someone besides your parents. don't just keep waiting.. do it tommorrow
2007-01-22 22:01:57 · answer #6 · answered by dibaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You simply aren't interested... your ego is telling you all kinds of evidence stating what is wrong and why... and nothing is wrong.
2007-01-22 23:09:33 · answer #7 · answered by unseen_force_22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋