Hello i am 15 years old. I have noticed in the last week that there have been a lot of changes in my behavior, and expecially my mannerisms. Okay here are some of the things i have noticed that are different about myself: I rather sit on our coffee table and watch T.V than sit on the couch, i have been rubbing my face a lot and scratching my temples and forehead, i rub my fingers together a lot and rub my nose, i am always fiddling with something or chewing on something e.g laser pointer, spring, paper clip. I chew the skin on the sides of my finger nails.
My behavior has changed a lot in the way that it is disrupting my daily routine, i feel quite lethargic, and detached from my feelings. I was diagnosed with depression a few years ago and i also have Reactive Attachment Disorder. But none of the things i have noticed in myself have anything to do with those disorders.
These behaviors came on very suddenly, all during the same week. I have been louder, screaming more, yelling, speaking in a raised voice. I know that i am doing it while i am doing it. When i am screaming it is is jokingly but i feel quite hyperactive or wound up. I have been jiggling my foot. I also noticed while i was watching T.V tonight that my head was on an odd angle but i found it comfortable. I have been rocking back and forth while i am sitting. I also found it comfortable to sit with my legs twisted and bent at odd angles.
I realize you cannot make a diagnosis, but if you could just tell me what you think from everything i have told you i would be very grateful. Thank you. :)
My behavior has changed a lot in the way that it is disrupting my daily routine, i feel quite lethargic, and detached from my feelings. I was diagnosed with depression a few years ago and i also have Reactive Attachment Disorder. But none of the things i have noticed in myself have anything to do with those disorders.
These behaviors came on very suddenly, all during the same week. I have been louder, screaming more, yelling, speaking in a raised voice. I know that i am doing it while i am doing it. When i am screaming it is is jokingly but i feel quite hyperactive or wound up. I have been jiggling my foot. I also noticed while i was watching T.V tonight that my head was on an odd angle but i found it comfortable. I have been rocking back and forth while i am sitting. I also found it comfortable to sit with my legs twisted and bent at odd angles.
I realize you cannot make a diagnosis, but if you could just tell me what you think from everything i have told you i would be very grateful. Thank you. :)
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Hi there,
Try stuff like ADHD/ADD or Any anxiety disorder. Check out psych central's disorder link on the pc website, or google the search words.
It does sound like you do have a lot of stress and anxiety. To me, it does sound like a huge part of that.
Best,
Clyde
xin, it does sound like you've become quite anxious lately. What has changed? School? Expectations from teachers or parents? Did you see a movie that really scared you or made you think? Are you trying to be someone you aren't yet? :)
Being a teen is tough, and we all go through it. See if you can find what changed in your life, and then begin to address those changes. Maybe you just have too much going on and need to cut out some activities?
good wishes
drjean