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Don't know what to do anymore about my mental state - should I seek help?
Im 17 and I know that every teenager has their ups and downs, but I'm getting desperate. My life isnt too shocking yet it's not so great either - My familiesbeen broken recently, and I'm in a mentally abusive (Note: Not physical) relationship But I wont go into too much detail. Either way - for a long time now I've been feeling like i'm bouncing off walls - I feel depressed most of the time and I've gotten into bad and strange habits - I walk for hours at night with just a vest on so I can stop thinking - I know this isnt natural, and even though things could be alot worse (I don't pretend to be amazingly bad off or anything) I feel as if i cant be happy anymore - Ill be hyper but not happy, and when I'm depressed - its BAD, but, I wont go into details. - What should I Do? Seek a doctor? Pull myself together? Sorry for taking your time but help would be greatly appreciated, even if its just shaking me and telling me to pull myself together.
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Find something constructiive to do with your time. Like a nice hobby. Playing video games, watching, movies, ect. They say the "The idle mind is the devils playground". Try to keep yourself busy. Walking around isnt too bad but dont do it for hours at a time either. That doesnt sound to healthy find something more constructive.
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You may still be depressed for a while,
but you need to get rid of the emotional
abuser. Mental abuse is just as bad as
physical abuse, it just doesn't leave
bruises that others can see.
Do any of these sound familiar? I think
you will find they do. Here is the
website. I think talking to someone
would do you a lot of good. Getting the
abuser out of your life is a great place
to start.
From:
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possible indicators of emotional abuse
- depression;
- withdrawal;
- low self-esteem;
- severe anxiety;
- fearfulness;
- failure to thrive in infancy;
- aggression;
- emotional instability;
- sleep disturbances;
- physical complaints with no medical basis;
- inappropriate behaviour for age or development;
- overly passive/compliant;
- suicide attempts or discussion;
- extreme dependence;
- underachievement;
- inability to trust;
- stealing;
- other forms of abuse present or suspected;
- feelings of shame and guilt;
- frequent crying;
- self-blame/self-depreciation;
- overly passive/compliant;
- delay or refusal of medical treatment;
- discomfort or nervousness around caregiver or relative;
- substance abuse; and
- avoidance of eye contact.
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I know how depression can get, and it is EXTREMELY hard to get yourself out of that state. Its more than willpower. Here's the thing, you have to eliminate (as much as you can) the stuff that's making life harder at the moment. For instance, you mentioned your boyfriend, and I know you probably don't wanna hear this, but isn't it time to dump him? how can you let yourself be treated like crap? honestly any man who has the audacity to mentally abuse a woman is absolutely disgusting. THERE ARE PLENTY OF GOOD MEN OUT THERE WHO WON'T DO THAT TO YOU. They will make you smile as opposed to sad. Wouldn't that feel nice? Couldn't it be possible that your boyfriend is taking a part in your depression? so if you eliminate him, won't some of the depression ease? I guarantee you'll feel yourself feeling FREE. And feeling free is one of the best things ever to feel.
If you're worried about finding someone, DONT! plenty of men who will be head over heals into you, that will strive to make you happy! so why not give them a chance? there's no point in being in a relationship that can make you sad 99% of the time, because sweety, that's not a relationship considering you can have someone who makes YOU HAPPY 99% of the time. Think about it please!
When you feel depressed, certain foods like bananas are "uppers" in a way. They tell your brain to release chemicals that make you feel better. Try it! Other remedies include yoga. Believe it or not it releases stress and tension and makes you feel good! Also, if you feel things couldn't get worse, that just means they ARE GOING TO GET BETTER. you have to be positive. There are universal laws, where you attract the energy that you put out (i.e. if you're positive, positive energy forms around you and vice versa) believe me, its true!
Try some of these before you seek a doctor. I suggest you do everything you can before you go to a doctor, and by this i mean eliminate all that's causing you pain.
I really hope you feel better soon! remember you can always talk to someone around you and if you wanna talk more, my aim s/n is xxes25 or you can message me on here. Good luck!
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No your deff right. Umm if I was in your poistion I would take a break from the boyfriend r girlfriend just for like a week or two and see if anything changes. If not get back together then visit a family doctor and see what he says to do. :)
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