What is it if you experience these symptoms?:?

Question

Mood swings, become really upset, and really angry... Strong resentment of new friend brought into your gang because he's with [as in going out with] one of your good friends... even though I don't like her in that way... Talking to self a lot, answering self a lot, unaware of how to fix problems, even though i always know how to fix them... A bit anxious in social situations lately, itching of skin, small fear of seeing unwanted familiar faces, obsession with most of above? Ugh... Someone Help me!!! :-(

Plus.... Im going on 17, so im a bit passed the teenager hormones yano?!!...

AND im not on any tablets or Drugs...

Answer 1

Firsty, do not panic. This is the first thing that you can find yourself doing right? Don't. I know its not easy but take deep breaths and KNOW to yourself you are going to be OK.

If you are really worried about yourself, pluck up courage to see your GP. Don't read a medical dictionary - you will diagnose yourself with something like schizophrenia when you actually have nothing of the kind.

And, by the way, how wrong you can be - you are not out of the usual teenage hormones yet - you are just getting started. For males, hormonal development does not even start to finish until you are at least 18 or 19.

Talking to yourself? -- Its interesting to know that this is one of the most common things people do. It can be worrying, but laugh with yourself - if it helps you overcome problems and sort out issues, who cares? I talk to myself all the time... sometimes without knowing I'm doing it! :D

As for mood swings - well, maybe that's just you. Are you a highly-strung person naturally? Many people chop and change like the wind, its just the way you are maybe?

Itching of skin - this is all tied up with your anxiety and again is a common reaction to nervousness and slight depression. Keep an eye on this as you don't want it to develop. Learn to relax and get a hobby - take your mind off of things for a bit and do something that stimulates your brain postively. Dwelling on things is hard not to do, I know this for a fact, but, in the long run, the ability to simply let go will serve you well in the future.

Stay away from searching for your "symptoms" on the Internet - do not do this. It makes you read into things that actually aren't there, think you have something you really don't have and believe some people's crap fictional stories about their 'depression'. I know you can sometimes get urges to look things up, but, don't - there is nothing there to find out that is not generally hyped-up crap.

Answer 2

Human?

The itching skin though, I'd wonder if you're using cocaine or some kind of amphetamine, that would also explain your other symptoms.

EDIT: At 17 you're not past the teenage hormones. You're just getting started kid. 17 is the climax especially since you'll be 18 soon and expected to be an adult. Puberty doesn't end until you're in your early twenties.

Answer 3

I would say that this sounds like an unconscious anxiety associated with a past event. Can you think of any past situation that may be similar in any way to your present situation?
The anxiety is caused by the irrational perception of this situation turning out like another one you have previous experienced. The itching is a mystery to me however many over the counter pain killers contain codeine these days and can cause itching. My anxiety causes an unpleasant tingling beneath my skin on my arms and hands. Is this similar? Is the talking to yourself generally involving self criticising and justification. If so its just your totally normal inner critic. my neighbours must think I have a serious psychotic disorder due to my constant prattling and waffling.
There is a chance that you cannot remember the root cause of this however your unconscious mind remembers everything and these unknown thoughts and long past experiences still continue to affect our reasoning, motives and behaviour.

Answer 4

Oh sure!!! I experienced for a minimum of a week and that i will inform you that's tough. that's extra appropriate than throwing up although!!! properly I had it yet I cant inform you no remember if that's a symptom. i'm 5 weeks alongside and it style of feels to have subsided and now the constipation is coming! LOL good success!

Answer 5

Sounds like hormones and being a teenager. I would try talking with someone about the resentment. Holding resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. It is not good for your health.
This gang that you hang out with, is it a good gang? Can you talk to these friends? Are you afraid to open up with them? Is there someone you can trust?

Answer 6

I really think it's time you left the gang. Maybe you're just ready to move on. Whatever it is i think you may need to talk to someone who know's how to deal with your anxiety. Sort it out my friend, (from the mom of a 17 year old) x

Answer 7

Typical of depression/anxiety (BTW, millions of American suffer these to one degree or another, so you are not alone.)
You can best deal with these through therapy and medication. Either ask for a referral from your doctor, or seek the advice of your community social services agency. Most of the latter agencies have both excellent referrals and/or staff that can be obtained for a minimal cost. Good luck.

Answer 8

Hi shug you need to go and see a doctor and explain your feelings. I think there is also an element of jealousy in your life and you don't like change. So make that appointment to see the doctor and don't 4get to let us all know how you go on cos we're thinking about you.. Have a nice week-end.

Answer 9

first of all, GO AND TALK TO YOUR GP.

if you feel that this is really affecting you, you need to seek advice.
sounds to me though that your just getting worked up by what is LIFE
you have no control over any of the events you mention, if you can't control it then you have to accept it. concentrate more on changing the things that you do have control over but don't like.

good luck hope everything works out for you

ps don't be embarrassed about talking to a doctor about your mental health - he WILL have heard it before

Answer 10

You should ask your doctor to have you tested for Bi polar disorder. Many of the above symptoms describe what many people also have that have Bipolar disorder, read all you can on it and ask your doctor for the test and help. If you do have this there are many medications that can help , good luck