Hey my name is Rachel strickland and iam 17 years old and in the 11th grade at my highschool and for some reason i have these crying spells all the time like at least once a week and i've been taking lots of naps lately and i havn't been eating as much as i use to.
This has been going on ever since my dad died 5 years ago and i wondered if that could have anything to do with it.I've tried looking at photos and i've tried remembering the good time like my mom told me to do but that just makes me want to cry more.my dad and i have always been really close even though my parents divorced when i was 3 we was still close.
my mom just dosn't understand how i feel whenever i feel sad i go and take a nap or a bubble bath to relaz bur i arill am sad.The other day i was so depresed i didn't go to school becouse i knew if anybody sad one thing to me i would burst into tears so my mom let me stay home.
my blood pressure has also been really high the last time i had it chceked it was 150/86.
I also have panick attacks when i get really upset.
what should i do?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Mental health? WishingRealist answered Saturday December 16 2006, 8:06 pm: You basically took these words right out of my mouth. I have been experiencing the SAME things, unfortunatly, on a much more dramatic scale, and i finally just broke down and told my mom "I need help" she got me into a doc who sent me to a counsilor person...who helps a ton. I was however diagnosed with clynical depression, not to scare you, but you may want to do some research and then talk to someone about it. Please let me know how it turns out. I would greatly appreciate it!
Jess1o9 answered Thursday December 14 2006, 2:32 pm: im thinking either depression or post trauma disorder. go see a therapist or talk to someone. it will really help. trust me [ Jess1o9's advice column | Ask Jess1o9 A Question ]
Bluebell78 answered Monday December 11 2006, 9:31 pm: its just depression. everyone has this. i would recomend seeing a phscologist because you seem like your under alot of stress. i dont think you know what else to do but just cry and thats okay to let everything out. also go see a doctor. if your blood pressure is that high then it seems kind of serious. your just havin a tough time right know where it is like attacking you like never before. its gonna take some time though. but i hate to say the hurt will never go away. sure youll feel it but it wont make you cry and have panic attacks. tell your mom that you need to see someone becuz if not this could turn into something and something bad. so the answer is yes. the death or your father does have something to do with it. i just wanna say dont be sad. your father wants you to be happy and remeber all the good times you had together. he looking down on you right now at this moment because he is worried about you. he doesnt want you to be upset. he wants to watch you grow and become a successful, caring woman. and you can talk to him. he listens. hes always there. you may not see him but sure hes there. have conversations with him at night. i so that and i really get into it :) tell him how your day went. and he responds you just have to waych and listen for it but dont be sad. give it sometime. you cry because thats the only thing you can really do. go hang out with friends more. go to a couple parties to get your mind off of it. spend time with your mom. go to the mall buy some nice clothes kind of treat yourself. everyone feels better when your with friends. just chiil with him. go on a date or whatever you enjoy. get your mind off of it. but really you need to go see somebody because like i said this could turn into something. well im really sorry and if you want you can email me anytime about this stuff. i know what your going through. i get it too. so dont be upset. be happy because everythingi said is true and hes always there when you need him. but please feel free to email me if your feeling upset. im always open. so go to schoo tomorrow and have fun. you can talk to me again if you need :). well i hope i helped you and good luck. everything will be okay too :)!!!
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cheerbabyyy answered Monday December 11 2006, 9:01 pm: maybe you should just ya kno chill out , relax .. maybe even go walkin [ get you some fresh air ] ... i kno you miss your dad but you cant let one heartbreak lead to another <3 [ cheerbabyyy's advice column | Ask cheerbabyyy A Question ]
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