I don't know what's wrong w/ me emotionally?
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p.s.- I can't afford counseling so that's out of the question for now. I guess I'm just desperate for some clarity.
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You sound as though you have some issues with self-esteem, which I had at your age too. Part of it just takes time to be able to accept yourself for who you are and be satisfied with who you are (I don't think anyone ever is totally satisfied). It is good that you realize that these things are happening, and that they are not healthy. There should be some type of clinic in your area so you can speak to someone about your mood swings. I know you said you can't afford, but often there are free clinics and counselors who charge a fee based on your income. You probably pay more on the unhealthy cigs and booze. If you use these things to help your moods, you could very well get stuck in a downward spiral. Believe that you're worth it and seek out some professional help for your mood swings and anxiety, and just be patient with the jealousy issues because they will disappear as your self-confidence grows. Believe in your self and invest in your health and you'll be just fine! Good luck.
You probably have bi-polar. It's a DISORDER not a disease and nothing to be ashamed of. There's lots of research to support the diagnosis and many different medications called mood stabilizers. Typically an MD can prescribe these medications given your description of moodiness but you'd be best to see a psychiatrist. If you have a community health center you should check into that. The docs and meds are cheaper.
Go to a community clinic for therapy.
I get the exact same thing. They are called panic attacks. I am 21 years old to. I get scared every where though like on transit and places like that. I feel sweaty and sick and my heart beats fast and I feel like I am going to die. It is really scary and then it goes away. I don't feel like I am any good at all either and no one is going to love me. And I always want to be right so I push guys away because I know they are going to leave and then at least when they do leave I can be like see I was right. I just lost the greatest guy ever and I am working VERY hard at getting better. I am in counselling and I am taking anti anxiety pills and I have every confidence in getting better. I pay what I can for the counselling and the anti anxiety pills were free from a health place where I am from. If you live in a big city they likely have many of the same kinds of things. I live in a big city so I am lucky. Anyways maybe that will help. There is nothing wrong with you though. You will be okay!
the up and down of moods can, in some cases, not be your fault. for example, if you have bipolar, (but you probably don't) you can't control your moods and they rollar coaster up and down. as for your relationship problems. ur just insecure. try to rely more on your partner. trust is very importent in a relationship.
I used to have similar issues with being angry and anxious, i talk to a doctor and i was having panic attacks. This may be what your having. You seem very insecure, your freaking about about relationships, lots of stresses at this age so panic attacks can happen more often than ya think. You may also want to read up on some bi-polar information. Highs and lows seems to happen often to you, or so you type. I don't want to offend you or make you think your nuts cause I am sure your not, just a suggestion.
You probably have low blood sugar, especially if you need to drink and smoke to feel better.
Fatigue, insomnia, mental confusion, anxiety, nervousness, mood swings, faintness, headaches, depression, phobias, heart palpitations, a craving for sweets, cold hands and feet, forgetfulness, dizziness, blurred vision, inner trembling, outbursts of temper, sudden hunger, allergies, and crying spells are all symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
I would start by keeping a journal. Your immediate goals are to become emotionally intelligent & stable and to change your disposition and prevent mood swings. This will help you maintain friendships, learn new skills and become financially secure.
How can you accomplish this? Make list of beliefs and behaviors. Which ones contribute to you being happy, healthy, smarter and financially stable and which ones don't? Stop the ones that don't and continue with the ones that do. Make a list of new beliefs and behaviors which you will start which will benefit you.
Don't dwell on the past. It's over. You can't change it. But you can learn from it. Plan for the future but be flexible, make adjustments and live in the present.
Get involved in yoga. It will help you become more emotionally stable. You will no longer need to rely on cigarettes and alcohol and your mood swings will disappear.
Your confidence will increase and you will start to attract people who are more emotionally stable.
Start getting involved in community service projects as part of a spiritual practice. As you demonstrate love, compassion, care and concern for others, you will make the world a better place. This will bolster your self-esteem. You will meet people who have a good heart.
Spend time in nature alone and with others. Join a volleyball league. Take cooking classes. Form a book/film discussion group. Develop your strengths and realize that we all have shortcomings.
I used to be that way. I'd go from happy to crying in like 10 seconds. When I smoked, I'd even wake up in the middle of the night and have a smoke. My moods were all over the page, from depression to joy to anger to despair to panic, all within 5 hours.
I had to change my diet and quit sugar. Within about 2 months I felt like a new person. I am calm, balanced, have normal emotions, seldom (if ever) lose my temper.
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OK first thing i would suggest is going to see your doctor and telling them almost exactly what you have written above.
i know this can be daunting in a face to face situation but i believe it's a necessary task. If it's possible maybe a family member or trusted friend can accompany you ? I know that sometimes when your emotions seem to rule your life it can be difficult to confide in or trust people so i appreciate that might not be possible.
from my own personal research it sounds like it may fit into a personality disorder, but i am not a medical professional so would urge you to do some research of your own into the subject and see if you think what you feel fits the criteria, you may also want to look up bipolar and bipolar 2- however it could be totally unrelated , hence the need for a medical opinion
It sounds like a really scary thing and I'm not saying you definitely have it.but you sound like you want to feel better and the first step is finding out what's wrong. there is help for you it's not necessarily going to be an easy journey but lots of people have felt or feel how you are feeling and with help they can get better . but please go and see your doctor - make an appointment now!
wishing you all the best
Moose x
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