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Do I have a disorder? (bipolar, depression, body dysmorphic)
17/female/south africa
I'm not sure how to ask this question because I'm not sure exactly what I'm asking. How do you know if you have body dysmorphic? I've always had very bad body image problems even when I was underweight many years ago. And it leads to me wanting to become bulimic and I haven't yet but it's on my mind constantly and everytime I see food. And I've also been thinking I may be depressed. 5 years ago when I was 13 I self harmed and was depressed. I had gone through sexual abuse as a child until I was 13 and I did modeling from age 2 until 14. I just feel like there is something off with me or that I have some disorder such as bipolar, depression something. I can never fall asleep - currently it's 3:15am and everyone's sleeping and I'm listening to demi lovato dancing. I get irritable easily lately and I feel withdrawn from family. I'm always tired in the day with headaches. I have really bad anxiety but I always have stress and anxiety. I have really bad paranoia lately like I get so stressed out getting in a car or going into a shop because I can feel that I'm gonna get in a accident or something bad will happen. I don't know what it is or what I have but I really feel I have something. I don't wanna say anything to my parents and I can't go see a counselor because they are expensive, I can't get to one on my own, and I can't go to my school counselor because I'm running for prefect and can't be seen as unstable. If anyone can just help give me some idea of whats happening to me.
The only grown up I feel like I can talk to is my teacher but she left my school to Europe a year ago and we do still keep in contact and she has helped me through a lot and I trust her but I don't want to annoy her with my problems and Im not sure if I should message her?
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If you have a disorder you should be proud. These are the thing that make you you. No matter what has happened in your past. Talk to your teacher. She will probably feel really special that she was the one that you trusted. Stand above it all.
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Hi there! :)
I'm immensely apologetic that you are going through some a rough time in your life at the moment. I don't think anyone on this website is a professional of any sort. I definitely am not, but I do struggle with all three of bipolar, depression and body dysmorphia.
You need to see a professional for what you are going through as you need a REAL diagnosis. Not by some random strangers over Advicenators, haha!
I know a lot of counselors are expensive, but there are ones you can find that aren't so. You can even do therapy over Skype, which is very beneficial if you don't like to waste gas! ^.^
You should seriously let your parents know how you're feeling so they can help you get some therapy. :) I know it seems hard, or they might not understand, but ultimately it'll be the right thing to do so they can get you someone reliable and comfortable to talk to and help you through your issues! :D
With love,
Eunoia
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