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Ok some of you may think this is extremely dumb and think I am nuts; but when you have no desire, you don't want to do much. In Sept, I got my heart broken by a guy I was in love with, my first of everything, so it was a killer. But when the left, he took my everything including my desire to continue with my education. I started missing days for no reason, just staying home for no reason; now I am up to 15.5 days of absence. Meaning I can't be absent without a doctor excuse, which blows because no one goes to the doctor for a tummy ache or just a migrane(which I suffer with a lot). But not only so, I just don't like the atmosphere at school, it's a drag. This whole area is depressed, there isn't much us teens can do without getting into trouble. So legally, I can pull myself out of school and I've talked it over with my mom, she doesn't agree but can't make me stay since I am legally able to drop out. Everyone gives me the, "you're too bright, you have a lot going for you, you could be anything you wanted, you could go anywhere you wanted... why settle for a GED or even shut the doors to all those opportunities?" But I can't just tell them I have no desire anymore, they wouldn't understand. So my question is.... should I just stick this year out (I have till the end of May.. which is like 80 something days) or do what I think will give me peace of mind and drop out? Please help me because no one around me seems to be... I'll rate good, promise!!!! (link)
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I'm not a doctor, but what you described really sounds like it could be depression. Migraines and stomach pains are also pretty serious indicators that something's not right.
Rather than take a step which could screw up your whole future, why not talk to your mother or doctor about getting a evaluation from a mental-health professional? They could almost certainly help you, even if you don't have depression.
You certainly don't have to live an empty life, without feeling. You can have desire and happiness again. And talking to a professional about all this will help. Don't wait.
Additional: You've been misinformed. Your medical history is PRIVATE, by federal law - I'm in the business, and I've been trained in this area, so I know what I'm talking about. That includes any treatment for psychological problems, as well. Neither colleges nor any future employer will be aware of ANY treatment that you've received.
As for what type of professional to see, you might talk to your primary care doctor first - but I suspect that she or he would probably refer you to a psychiatrist for an evaluation, rather than a psychologist. Psychiatrists are medical doctors, and can prescribe medication. Psychologists cannot. Of course, medication may not be needed or appropriate in your case. But in many cases, it can be a real boon.
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I am getting help, but not "professional". I am seeing a Christian counselor, the only reason I choose not to go see a psychologist is because it will go on my permanant record. I don't think too many colleges or businesses would want to see that on someone's records.
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