Am I developing some form of Paranoia or is it self esteem?

Question

I moved schools a few months ago back in Feb. My previous high school held many more students than my current one. I've noticed that when I look at someone or someone looks at me I tend to twitch or shake my head, blink, or look down at the floor. I go through periods of this too. Sometimes I'll be fine and at other times, this will occur. It's really embarrassing. I haven't brought it up with my parents yet, but I do plan to. I don't know if it could also be my self esteem? I've changed completely as far as social life. I hardly talk to anyone in the new school where as I use to get in trouble for talking too much. Also, I started taking antibiotics and birth control for acne. Is it possible this may be doing something to me mentally as strange as that sounds? Anyone know what this may be? Answers are greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

it's just nerves and culture shock.. give it 6 more months and you will probably be fine.. but don't ignore it.. try to get out and be active and meet people and find yourself a click... if you actively seek to socialize you'll find yourself slipping back into the old you.

Answer 2

I think what you are experiencing is normal for someone in your situation. I was a military brat and moved about every 2 years so I was always the new kid in school. It is especially hard when you change high schools because so many people have grown up going through school together and there are so many cliques in high school. The other thing is that birth control pills are hormones so they may be affecting you somehow. Talk to your family and to your Doctor and see what they say. Hang in there. There's nothing wrong with you, you are just going through an awkward transition in your life right now. Good luck.

Answer 3

More than likely it is not the medication your taking.
It may be more likely that your a bit afraid or intimidated by the new environment. "your out of your old comfort zone".
What might be a better question is how do you integrate into this new school better? Discuss that with you parents and counselor at school for some brain storming ideas.

In put is good but remember it all begins with you and your attitude about how you perceive yourself in this new setting and making a choice of how you want to be perceived.

Best Wishes, you will be fine..

Answer 4

I useto scratch the back of my neck when I'd talk to attractive women or somebody like my boss. It's anxiety due to lack of self esteem. I knew it was a problem and I didn't do anything about it until sommebody noticed me doing it and brought it to my attention. What helped me is I came to realize that we've all got flaws and I don't gain anything by letting them bother me? Give whatever you do your best and if its still not good enough for them, too bad.
P.S. Do not let some doctor prescribe you any pills. A couple people close to me, took anxiety pills and they caused way more harm than good. GOOD LUCK

Answer 5

I wouldn't worry about it. You used to be comfortable in your old school, with all those people. Now, everything is different. When you gain your comfort again, like you had in the old school, you will start talking to more and more people. Its like starting anything, it takes time to get comfortable with the surroundings, the people, the atmosphere, etc. It just takes some time. As for the birth control pills, they could be messing with you, but I doubt it. I wouldn't know however.

Answer 6

There is a lot of things it can be, really.
If you where kind of shy as a child it might be some sort of personality disorder.. as much as I dislike therapists if I were you I would talk to one about your symptoms and the medications you are on. It could be serious, but it could just be a phase you are going through while you're getting used to change, which is always stressful.