I am a 16 year old female and I am pretty sure that something is wrong with me, however, I feel kind of stupid about going to the doctor about this because it could be nothing.
This last year has basically been hell for me because I've had relatives and friends just die off, one after another. I started feeling like I didn't really exist, that the people who talked to me didn't really see me and I felt panicky all the time. I always had a strong urge to cry.
And school had me pretty stressed, I developed insomnia and didn't sleep for about 7-8 months.
My grades are usually great but after maybe the first trimester of school, I started not caring and for the first time in my life, I had F's in several classes and I didn't even care.
I had periods of extreme depressions and then I would feel giddy for about a week or so then get depressed again. There were never any specific reasons for being happy or sad, I just bounced around.
During this summer break, I've kind of found myself again
and have even felt peaceful sometimes. However, with the
upcoming school year, I'm feeling really nervous. I can
already feel the depression coming on, I'm crying for no reason and I am again developing insomnia.
Should I go to my doctor about this or should I wait and see what happens?
This last year has basically been hell for me because I've had relatives and friends just die off, one after another. I started feeling like I didn't really exist, that the people who talked to me didn't really see me and I felt panicky all the time. I always had a strong urge to cry.
And school had me pretty stressed, I developed insomnia and didn't sleep for about 7-8 months.
My grades are usually great but after maybe the first trimester of school, I started not caring and for the first time in my life, I had F's in several classes and I didn't even care.
I had periods of extreme depressions and then I would feel giddy for about a week or so then get depressed again. There were never any specific reasons for being happy or sad, I just bounced around.
During this summer break, I've kind of found myself again
and have even felt peaceful sometimes. However, with the
upcoming school year, I'm feeling really nervous. I can
already feel the depression coming on, I'm crying for no reason and I am again developing insomnia.
Should I go to my doctor about this or should I wait and see what happens?
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Hi there Zemrestan!
I would definitely at least talk to the doctor about it, describe how you are feeling, and the doctor and you can decide what to do next.
You don't need to feel bad all the time. Grief is a big part of your problems, it seems, but you only will get better if you seek help.
Best,
Clyde
Hello Zemrestan!
Do you have a close friend or family member you are close to that you could speak to? If not your parents, then an older sibling or cousin or friend, or a young aunt/uncle? The teenage years can be full of angst, and you are not alone. Many of your peers, no matter how confident they may seem on the outside, are probably going through similar stress and anxiety. But it is a cause for worry when it starts affecting your health and sleep and causes prolonged depression and anxiety. Grades are not everything. It might help for you to get involved in activities outside of school - may be a hobby, social work, musical instrument - anything that interests you but puts no pressure on how you perform. It will also help you forget your grief at the loss of friends and relatives.
Regards,
Sisyphus String
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Hello, I'm sorry you had such a difficult year. It is only natural to go through many of those coping difficulties after experiencing the loss of a loved one, and especially if it's been more than one during a short period of time. However, it seems like you have some pretty serious symptoms that are making your life more difficult than it has to be. I agree with BOTH the recommendations of others: talking to a doctor (tell it like you told it here), and reaching out to caring people around you. Trying to get involved in a new hobby that would add meaning into your life without pressure could help, too. But please DO take the steps to get help now rather than just waiting it out further. I know it may not seem like it now, but your life Can be better again.
Try going to a doctor I was the same way and they said I was bi-polar and had depression. They can give you meds for it, but just know it might take some time to find the right meds for you. If your Doc gives you sometime and it's not working or not working the way you want don't be afraid to tell your doctor you think you need something different. Don't wait to see a doctor you think your grades and school is bad now. It could get worse. I was in the same place you are and ended up in a mental institution three times for 2-4 weeks every time until they decided I was bi-polar. I fell so far behind in school. I would of had to stay 2 more years to catch up so I just had to get my GED, but also remember you are not alone many people out there are in the same boat as you are. I know I was right there next to you minor differences.
Good Luck;
Shyah