Don't want to fall into possible mental illness problems again..?!
Question: Don't want to fall into possible mental illness problems again..?
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But to cut a long story short a few months ago I was facing some possible mental health problems and perhaps I still am? I went for a psychological examination with my counsellor and they thought that my problems came from my mental state rather then stress etc. But they asked to see me again with my parents - who would NEVER accept that something may be wrong with me regardless of a professional opinion and I then cancelled the second appointment. I began to think I was okay. Now I'm not so sure, I don't want to fall back into how I was months ago.
A few months back I was:
- In a very depressive state (I wanted to be left alone 24/7, all activities seemed pointless including schoolwork and life).
- I was very paranoid that people were talking about me.
- I absolutely couldn't think about ANYTHING bad or it'd happen that second.
- That I had 'super' powers.
- I'd hear, touch and feel things that weren't there.
- I'd become heavily obsessed with things (like shows)
- My emotions went up and down, every hour of the day. Emotionally unstable.
- Headaches every day.
Here's how I am now: (I thought I was getting better but because of recent work and family problems etc I'm not so sure)
- Caring less and less about work
- I have currently one friend as I annoy people with my weird behaviour or I push them away.
- I've been having depressing feelings and emotions once again.
- Sleep problems again.
- Crying again, constantly.
- Becoming obsessed with mental health/psychology
- Obsessed with TV Shows.
- Emotions flaring again, unstable throughout the day
- Becoming paranoid that my friend's going behind my back
- Headaches every day, all day
- Can't think of ANYTHING AT ALL bad or it's happen
and more :/
any advice? x
Answers:
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you should go to doctors immediately.
Have a talk with your parents - you don't actually "know" anything until you do. If they can't or won't help you, see a school counselor or your priest/pastor. Keep seeking until you get help.
Parents and family should be helpful and supportive, but they are only human and often their own problems stand in the way. You may not be able to depend on them, from the sound of it.
Continue to try to get help. If your counselor isn't doing a good job, or is about to end your sessions, get another one.
Also talk to your Doctor. There are so many medicines! Sometimes you have to try several and wait weeks to see if it works, but when you finally get the right one-the one right for you-it is a wonderful relief. And don't do like my ex and quit when the prescription runs out because "It was working and I felt better, so I quit". STUPID. You may need it for awhile, don't worry about that, just get where you feel you can live your life. Then after talking to an expert, cut back very gradually to the minimum amount.
Live well and do good.