In the past month or so, my personality has completely changed. My friend approached me saying I had changed, but I ignored him thinking he was just having a bad day or something.(This was approx. a month ago) Only have I now, in the past 2 weeks actually noticed what he might of meant. I used to be so outgoing, always happy and sarcastic . Lately, I've been getting upset randomly. Whenever anyone says anything negative to me, I start to cry. Whenever anyone touches me kinda hard, I start to cry. I've turned into a cry baby and not at all myself. I've also been feeling like I'm not doing anything useful in my life even though I'm a first year university student. I'm also finding myself having a hard time breathing and being very jumpy. I don't know what's going on. I want my life back. Help..
2007-03-14 15:01:42 · 8 answers · asked by mmmcookiedough 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Maybe you should see a doctor or psychologist? It sounds a lot like the female version of puberty but you're in university...
2007-03-14 15:05:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like you are clinically depressed. You need to go see a doctor, a family practitioner can get you going in the right direction and can get you an appointment with a counselor.
Is there a school counselor there?
Did anything traumatic happen in the past few months?
Has anyone disappointed you recently?
Have you lost someone close to you?
Are you homesick?
Are your studies going well, if not, are you afraid you will disappoint your parents?
Do you have suicidal thoughts?
These are some of the questions that a Dr. or counselor will ask you. Please be honest with your answers or they will not be able to help you and the problem will continue to get worse.
Are you isolating yourself from other people?
All of these are some of the signs of clinical depression, and there are many different antidepressants out there that work with therapy.
I went through it and am now fine and have been fine for 10 yrs. I hope you go see someone, and let them evaluate you. If it is not depression, then they can check for other problems.
Good luck to you, you are not alone and someone out here cares!
2007-03-14 15:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by orange sky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are either becoming depressed or having an anxiety disorder. Depression is fairly normal for first years, I wouldn't stress about it. Find an outlet for the emotional outbursts. Try jogging, or writing poetry, or painting, sketching. Reading a book or yoga. I have an anxiety disorder and I find that when I daily allow myself time to get out emotional stuff into some healthy activity, I feel more like myself throughout the day and respond better to people. Try it out, it might help. Also, find someone that you can confide in all your deepest thoughts and fears. If there is no one, write them down in a journal. Hope this helped!
2007-03-14 15:09:15 · answer #3 · answered by Bella_Donna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be depression, anxiety lots of things. Maybe there is some stress in your life thats effecting your reaction to things. Whatever it is if it persist then you should see a doctor about it. But if its pms I experience all that every month. Especially the irritability, I get mad at people for no reason, because they are driving the speed limit and I think they should be going faster lol. Examine whats going on, and then if you think you need to talk to a doctor, medical and a pshyciatrist.
2007-03-14 15:08:26 · answer #4 · answered by Kellie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are now in the shock of adulthood. I feel for you. I have a step daughter in her first year of University too. she is fortunate that her mom and I get along and we all pull together. Are you having stress at home?
Talk to your mom or dad or trusted relative or good friend. You need to know you areloved and doing great
2007-03-14 15:14:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like stress is getting to you and the breathing problem sounds like a panic attack. I think you need to go to the health center and get some Xanax or Valium. You need to relax I'll bet.
2007-03-14 15:10:15 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like home sickness or just a case of mild depression, hopefully it's just a phase and you can get yourself out of it quickly. Get up and do things, enjoy your life.
By the way, jesus loves you! :)
2007-03-14 15:06:30 · answer #7 · answered by chmowrey 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same way.
2007-03-14 15:04:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋