ok, lately I've been having problems, My gf says I should go to the doctor for help, but I don't want to look crazy...and what can they do? so do you think I need help or will it just go away by itself? here's what's wrong: This stuff has been happening all my life, I really hate it, and it’s like the only thing I really hate about my self: · Extremely shy · Not being able to talk much · Don’t like to talk in front of people · Don’t make friends easy, don’t have many · Fear of what people think of me · Very self conscious · Always very quiet · Don’t like to talk because I think people will think what I say is Stupid · I never know what to say This stuff started like 3-4 months ago, it started out not that bad with just me thinking I’m forgetting, but it keeps getting worst: · Always thinking I’m forgetting or losing something · Feeling sad, and just depressed a lot · Can’t sleep most nights or take a few hours to get to sleep, because I worry about stuff, or I’m afraid I’ll forget stuff I have to do the next day. · Have trouble driving, I get panicky thinking I’m going to be late or going to crash · Always thinking I’m going to forget stuff I have to do · I’ve been very edgy lately, like my nerves are on the edge · I get easily annoyed, and can’t really concentrate sometimes · I feel like nothing can ever go right any more in my life · Mood swings, like one minute I’m happy, the next I’m sad, the next Panicky · Always thinking I’m not going to have time to do stuff, or I’m not going to remember stuff I have to do · Feeling like I don’t want to do much just sit around, but then I feel board · Worry about stuff more then usual · Feeling very stressed, like I have to much stuff on my mind I flip out and get really nervous over nothing, like if my room isn’t cleaned or the bed isn’t made, I get really nervous, and can’t concentrate on much till I know it’s done, or like if something spills I get really panicky and flip out till it gets clean.
I can't give you an opinion because I'm not a doctor. However, if I were you, I would see a doctor to fix whatever if anything is wrong. It may turn out this is just a phase and having a doctor tell you that might put your mind at ease. Good luck! Peace and love
Platinum twf: One thing I can see is you like to make lists. I am no longer a licensed mental health professional, a time passed in my life. There is something going on in your life. I'm not going to put a name on it, but see if this is in the right ball park. http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-an05.html Well sweetheart I hope this helps you in the right direction. PM me if you feel so. ......Only the best .........Dennis.......
The first things you mentioned (the things that has been happening all your life) sounds a lot like a social phobia. But I think you should ask your doctor, having these thought does not mean you're crazy but you might need some help. I wish you all the best.
Yes you need help. Ever human on this planet needs help Plat. Problem being that us humans trying to be are virtuosos of denial. We need help becoming more authentic, genuine and transparent. We need encouragement that we can create a beautiful life for our own selves no matter what our current circumatances are . We need to start telling ourselves about how we are "perfect in our true selves" which needs to be rescued from the collective dysfunction of the masses. An MD will likely prescribe something. Anti-depressants can be helpful but to many times they become another issue that needs to be dealt with and isn't until it has caused more cirsumstances that cause us to suffer. Google up "As a Man Thinketh". Written in the late 1900's by a dude named James Allen, this book may be one of the simplest and best books ever written (only 56 short pages long) on Thought and Thinking and how misunderstood the ability to use our brains causes MORE SUFFERING................. Peace&Love OFM
It sounds like some variation of a GAD... Which has a pretty good success rate for treatment by shrinks.
