Mental Disorders

I'm only 15 and I have anxiety, depression, and I'm schizo, though you wouldn't know it by looking at me, or even talking to me. None of my friends understand why I struggle in school because they know I'm intelligent. Even the ones who know about my disorders think I choose to be like this. It hurts so much pretending to be happy all the time while knowing that nobody really understands unless they've been through this. It hurts even more knowing my best friends don't even try to understand.
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advice from Guest878235 | 09-13-2007 06:24 | E : 3 | S : 0
I understand. In fact there are lots of people who understand. You're not alone. You never have to be. And, no, it does not have to get worse from there. Yea, it might be a struggle, and there are going to be people that won't understand, but if you hang in there it can get easier. Stay strong. I know, that might sound to hard, but there are others who did and you can to.
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advice from Guest1001339 | 09-22-2007 17:49 | E : 2 | S : 0
I've been to the psych ward three times for depression, and after making an important decision about my life I'm starting to get better. So... you're NOT ALONE and you CAN GET BETTER! Hold on and keep trying.
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advice from Guest3559022 | 10-13-2007 17:11 | E : 2 | S : 0
you're not alone, i was 15 when i was in deep depression and had anxiety attacks too, now im 18 and feel better, just remember you are not alone, i know its hard to believe this and that you feel alone. i hope you're getting the medication needed, it WILL get better if you find help. there will always be ups and downs but keep strong. i really wish you all the luck.
take care

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advice from Guest1164395 | 10-16-2007 12:48 | E : 1 | S : 0
Don't listen to these idiots. They are just telling you to deal with this on your own and hope it will get easier or go away. That is the worst thing you can do. They have medication that can help you with the anxiety and the depression which is causing you to say you are "schizo". You can get help and don't have to do it on your own. The first step will be the hardest confiding in someone and telling them how you feel (parents, guardians, doctor, school counselor. your friends don't count unless they are encouraging you to talk to a professional about it.)Once you do that it will get easier. Next time you are at the Dr. confide in him/her. You are not alone, there are other people getting help for the same symptoms. I know from experience. I have a couple of friends who are taking "Lexapro" and it has changed their life for the better. You do have a disorder and you don't choose to be like this. You just need to ask for help from someone that can get it for you. Good luck. I promise you, once you take this step, it will get easier.

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advice from Guest1081327 | 10-04-2007 17:56 | E : 0 | S : 0
I understand. Im 17 and struggle with the same things... You will beat these demons, we both will, and then we can live our lives.
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advice from Guest1153211 | 10-17-2007 16:49 | E : 0 | S : 0
I am sorry you are going through this. I am forty years old and am struggling with the same things. You should try counseling or a support group. I have done both and they help. My support group was online and I got a lot out of it and it was free. I will say a prayer for you.

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advice from Guest1112644 | 10-17-2007 22:31 | E : 0 | S : 0
I understand.

Keep searching for the friends who will understand and help you.

Don't be ashamed. After I shared my anxiety problem with my best friend, she shared her depression problem with me. We were best friends, and neither of us knew the other had a problem.

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advice from Guest1190515 | 10-19-2007 22:43 | E : 0 | S : 0
I understand how you feel. A lot of people in my family have depression, schizophrenia, and many have attempted suicide. A few have succeeded. It's really hard.
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advice from Guest1730759 | 10-22-2007 19:05 | E : 0 | S : 0
wow. im 20 and exactly the same. it only gets worse. if you keep going on like this it will eventually affect your mind. it makes me feel so stupid inside, i know i am much more intelligent, but theres something there just nagging me and making me feel like an idiot. i gave up trying a while back - cave into that whole blonde bimbo stereotype. everyone knows i am much more intelligent than i seem to be. best thing to do HONESTLY is to try talking to someone. try and figure it out - there is bound to be one thing that is making everything just crash around you. it makes you angry, depressed and alone. your friends are jsut scared - they have no idea what is going on, just give them a break for a bit - see someone, dig into your mind - find out what makes you tick. delve a bit. STAY STRONG

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advice from Guest1241244 | 10-25-2007 00:50 | E : 0 | S : 0
omg i totally know what you mean your not alone
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advice from Guest1249002 | 10-25-2007 23:25 | E : 0 | S : 0
What's your schizophernia like? I have the same thing, and none of my friends know...
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advice from Guest1249920 | 10-26-2007 02:05 | E : 0 | S : 0
get a dog, they always understand (=
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advice from Guest1252331 | 10-26-2007 09:48 | E : 0 | S : 0
Ignorance on the part of your friends just might be due to a lack of information about your conditions...maybe if you are able to provide them with some more general information about what kind of symptoms/expectations/treatment options there are for people with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, they'll understand better?

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advice from Guest1257006 | 10-27-2007 00:02 | E : 0 | S : 0
Generally people dont like having to 'deal' with others who feel down and need support.HOWEVER, I have found someone mutual who i can supposrt and vice versa.before, i had felt so alone and isolated and now, i feel like a weoght has gone off my shoulders,it takes sheer determination, but you will find that person.
try to balance yourself maybe before considering taking tablets as in some cases you need to reaffirm yourself first, then you can take the step.I feel good now, my throat and head are clear, you can do it.

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advice from Guest1269474 | 10-28-2007 14:41 | E : 0 | S : 0
I know how you feel. I was diagnosed with all that at age 17... but I had een dealing with it for ages. Try not to worry what other people think. Some people won't like you for it, but at least you'll know who your real friends are.

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advice from Guest1269474 | 10-28-2007 14:54 | E : 0 | S : 0
You have to decide to get better before you actually can. It is a struggle, but it is possible. Don't get into the 'poor-me's. Feeling sorry for yourself will only keep you trapped. You have to learn to adapt to your condition and rise above it.
I disagree with medication for these things. There was no way I was going to get better in the drug induced stupor they had me in, after a few horrible weeks when I stopped the meds I actually got better and was able to live a normal life.

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advice from Guest1237035 | 10-24-2007 14:39 | E : 0 | S : 1
I'm seventeen and I recently started seeing a therapist and taking antidepressants. The medicine has really been working for me. The therapy.. isn't really for me but it does help a lot of people and that is how you can get medication. My mom actually made me start seeing her, i was really against it, but she found out that i had been smoking a lot of pot.. turns out i was using it as a self-medicator. But now that I've been taking this medicine (Prozac, which was prescribed to me on the very first 45 minute visit) I have been feeling a lot better. Not 100%, but i'm still making progress.

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advice from Guest945502 | 09-17-2007 19:08 | E : 1 | S : 4
You are only unhappy for the duration of time you choose to be unhappy. There is no such thing as dependence when it comes to this, you have to make a concious decision to fix your private life; no-one else can help.

Good luck. I know how you feel.
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advice from Guest920679 | 09-12-2007 04:27 | E : 1 | S : 8
I understand. Be prepared, it only got worse for me from there.
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