Is anyone else absolutely terrified of life? :' /?!
Question: Im almost turning 21 and Im terrified of living.I hide from the world all the time. Alot of my life experience has only made me want to hide more. I feel like I'm getting to a point where I won't be able to function at all without becoming a recluse. I am very socially anxious and chemic. unbalanced. I have severe anxiety, schitzophrenic, paranoia, bipolar, and emotional issues that I've inherited from my family. I get so mad because people take so many things for granted. All Ive ever attempted to do, was try and try at life.. I become even worse.
Ive been a devoted Christian, and although Jesus has eased my heart, I fear I wont be healed.
Ive been told that if I carry on this way, Im going to be like my uncle, who lives in a mental ward. That scares me. Ive spent so much time and energy trying to fix myself, but nothing works and Im so tired. Psychologists and medications have never seemed to help me or my family. I just dont know what to do. I just feel really down and heartsik
Answers: Im almost turning 21 and Im terrified of living.I hide from the world all the time. Alot of my life experience has only made me want to hide more. I feel like I'm getting to a point where I won't be able to function at all without becoming a recluse. I am very socially anxious and chemic. unbalanced. I have severe anxiety, schitzophrenic, paranoia, bipolar, and emotional issues that I've inherited from my family. I get so mad because people take so many things for granted. All Ive ever attempted to do, was try and try at life.. I become even worse.
Ive been a devoted Christian, and although Jesus has eased my heart, I fear I wont be healed.
Ive been told that if I carry on this way, Im going to be like my uncle, who lives in a mental ward. That scares me. Ive spent so much time and energy trying to fix myself, but nothing works and Im so tired. Psychologists and medications have never seemed to help me or my family. I just dont know what to do. I just feel really down and heartsik
I think everyone in their life comes to a point where they are scared of life, or want to deny it. It seems however that you are afraid of it at an extreme level. No matter how many disorders you have inherited from your family, you don't have to let them take control of you. You must make yourself believe that you control them, they do not control you. If it seems that therapy, medication, or nothing else is working, then turn to God. It is said that people with many or extreme disorders such as yourself are the bravest souls that God put on earth. Write to him. Everyday, get a notebook, and write a letter to God. Tell him how you feel, and thank him for everything you see good in your life. Ask him for help. Ask him why you are feeling like this, and ask him what you can do to help yourself. He may answer you in a dream, by the sweet notes of a song, or by something inspirational that will suddenly come to your mind without any idea of how it got there. God loves you, and he knows what you are feeling. Make yourself feel good also, by doing something you like. Look at funny movies and make yourself laugh. It is said that laughter is the best remedy for anything. Also, say positive affirminations to yourself. Everyday, look in the mirror and say at least several times, "I am perfectly healthy mentally and physically, and I am very happy". Sometimes what you do to make yourself better is worth much more than what any doctor or psychologist can do. You are turning 21, still in the beginning of your life. You are becoming an adult, and all the stress of leaving childhood behind may be getting to you also. You are starting your life, you must be an adult now, which might be the reason you are scared of life. But don't be scared, because God is with you, and so are your loved ones. Also, don't let anyone bring you down. If people say that you are going to end up in a mental hospital, then that does nothing to make you feel better. Don't listen. Don't think that you won't, know that you won't. Change your state of mind. Talk to God any way that you like, because he listens to all. There is no special ritual or secret way to talk to him. Your inner power helps much more than psychologists or medication.
yes, sometimes I am
Since you've already tried Psychologists and medications......
Time to join the military. You don't have to go to Iraq. Just sign on the dotted line and they'll take care of the rest. You only live once...go for it.
are you afraid to leave your house? it sounds like youre agoraphobic. there are medications that can help with that! if your psychologist hasn't helped find a new one and ask them about medications and treatments for phobias. nobody is perfect honey! don't stress, we all have our challenges to go through in life and we make it through.
good luck!
yea. I'm scared of growing up and whats gonna happen next. You just gotta learn how to think positive. I see where your coming from. Stop taking medications and go see a hypnotist.
I have that feeling off and on but as of late I get into meditation I look for deeper guidence and trust in your self and faith more,I have learned I have more purposes in life to serve before I die so its going to be awhile yet before I go any where.I try to help rescue animals and speak up for their needs, that way it takes my mind off self and focus on more important things,because I love animals.God bless and good luck,keep in touch ok?
awww sweetie...
you'll be ok, and im sorry you feel this way.
Get people to support you and stick with you and they'll get ou through this, with them and the help of faith and Jesus you'll get through it.
I support you!
exercise and plenty of it it will release good endorphins and make you feel good.try to slow down on the artificial colours and Drink plenty of water.I inherited my paranoia from my mum and my temper and frustration from my dad.Do one thing in life that scares you i did karaoke i cant sing and im pretty shy nut once i did it it felt well why didnt i do that a long time ago.Face your fears and you will find they are only fears because you let them be.Free your mind your not your uncle your parents set the foundations but its you that builds the wall around you.
Soryr I'm in the same boat and the advice I could offer is purely in theory.
Do you have something u enjoy doing like me i so enjoy drawing flipping through vougue u must have something u love to do and do it it will make you happy and take your mind of of life