Okay, I am a 17 year old girl who is always writing. Now, i cannot write on the novels that i have. I feel i am full of all this creative energy and when i sit down to write i can't. I am also always so tired, i never feel like i wanna do anything even though i have a long list of things should do. For example, i will be like, "I need to write, exercise, and do my homework." And i end up sitting on the computer visiting the same three sites and doing nothing but sit there or read. I have a overwhelming feeling of being useless and lazy. It's not like i want to do this but i just can't get myself up and do stuff. Its usually sitting here on this computer doing nothing or sleeping. My mood has also become so bitchy lately if that helps, and i have become very emotional also. Thank you, i would be grateful for any help from anyone.
Much Love,
Amber
2007-01-30 14:35:30 · 9 answers · asked by Amber H 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I have also just got out of a very dramatic time in my life and in that time i also did many things, but now i am always home. I also have a sudden strange liking for chocolate milk, which i was allergic to both. I don't know if this will help, but you know, thought i would say it.
2007-01-30 14:46:04 · update #1
Maybe you need to work on your self-esteem. There should be some audio tapes at the local library. Couldn't hurt. Good luck!!!
Edit: You know what might help is if you did some shopping. Not on-line shopping, that doesn't really count. Go out and buy some new clothes. If it doesn't work then just return them for a full refund.
2007-01-30 14:41:53 · answer #1 · answered by Professor Armitage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha, I'm the same exact way, just not with writing novels. Maybe part of it's just being 17, or maybe it's depression from stress in school? I don't know. All I can advise you to do is to get enough sleep, eat right, and don't let the small things bother you. Carry something around with you in case anything pops into your head that you want to write about. Your creativity will come back sooner or later. :]
2007-01-30 14:40:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same way.... Do you have all this material in your head; all these words, paragraphs, etc. going through your mind, and right when you sit down to write, you can't? At least I do... Like I said, I feel the same. I have manic depression; I don't know if that has anything to do with anything. If you're in the mood to go to a psychiatrist to try out some anti-depressants, do it. Other than that, try to overcome it. I seriously hate going to psychiatrists now... I don't take my meds anymore, either; I'm still a wreck, but I'm trying my best to get over it alone. =/
2007-01-30 14:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like depression.
Don't be hard on yourself, and don't force yourself to do things when you don't have the energy.
Find someone you trust that you can talk to, and discuss any issues that you are dealing with in your life. You can talk about it to figure out constructive approaches, or you can talk about it just to get it off your shoulders, maybe get a hug or two and feel better for the moment.
Look up on the web under 'symptoms of depression' and you will see that most of the things that you listed are there.
This is not being said to alarm you (depression can occur in all of us at some points in our lives).
It is being said so that you won't beat up on yourself for what you arent doing.
And also so that you will take steps to look at what is happening in your life to stress you out - so that you can take care of yourself.
The writing will always be there waiting for when you are in the right space.
Good luck and a hug.
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2007-01-30 14:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by cyclgrrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I myself can relate to what you said a..lil too much. I mean I there are times when i felt completely useless, lazy and unfulfilled. I even act like A$$ Whole to everyone. There are many ways that i have learned to remedy this (not completely though). Most of the time was spent thinking about why I feel like this. What I can I do to make me feel better? Its unexplainable there is just Days that have their ups and their downs you have to be optimistic and just look forward. Overall it Sounds like you just need to talk to some one.
email me or something if you want to talk.
2007-01-30 15:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by It's Ray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been around 3 times as long as you and I still can't write a book, either; I don't have the self-discipline that I guess it takes! So I've pretty much resigned myself to writing shorter items -- from poetry to editorials, short stories, etc. politics, comedy . . . whatever, but shorter things. MEANWHILE, best way I've found to get yourself to actually get a certain thing done is to tell a few people you care about -- friends, family, etc. -- that you're going to do . . . whatever. Then, because you don't want to look foolish to them, you're more inclined to push yourself to get it done! You're probably "bitchy" and emotional because you're annoyed with yourself for not getting things done . . . one problem leads to another . . . vicious circle . . . you need to start the circle going the other way! Best wishes young lady!
2007-01-30 14:46:07 · answer #6 · answered by worldinspector 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im an 18 year old who felt the same way at times. and the best way is to just make a list and check them off for good time managment. ...as for the useless, depression mood.....i currently started seeing a counselor at my univerisity..it helps to talk to someone, ya know?
2007-01-30 14:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by katherinebrown06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to find something to feel passionate about...to spark your interest..to give you a reason to get off your bed every morning and rush through all your commitments so you have that time to work on what you are passionate about.
2007-01-30 14:43:18 · answer #8 · answered by plant a tree 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor
2007-01-30 15:19:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋