Do I need help?

[11021993]

I'm worried I have an anxiety disorder (ironic, right)

This year I've struggled with many things, from my health to exams to relationships. I have never struggled in such a way. I lose sleep over things. Specially at the moment I'm worrying about a relationship.
My "symptoms" would be losing sleep, no concentration on anything other than what's bothering me, lack of appetite. This can go on for days/weeks and even months. Earlier this year I was worried about my health so badly where not a hour went by for 3 months where I didn't think something was wrong. Specially, I was worried about my sexual health however I'm starting to get over that now. But it seams to be one thing after the next and I feel as though I'm going to explode. Before posting this thread I was lying in bed with my heart racing, worrying about my relationship.

Should I speak to a doctor about my anxiety or am I just a normal teenager?
Any advice would be much appreciated

[Nighthawk61]

'm so glad to hear that you're active, i love watching people run, it must be exhilarating. I used to sprint, and loved it. Wish I kept it up. The women my son met was introduced by friends, so it's great that you have a bunch :) :)
You can find someone who gives what you give, you just have to be single to do it. And that's the biggest and hardest part, so I feel for you. It's not easy, but you know in your heart it will get better. You deserve a great life. Take care son.

[11021993]

Thank you ever so much for your reply and kind words.
An update on the whole situation is that my girlfriend decided to end things with me pretty soon after I posted on the site and I'm pretty cut up about it but trying to remain positive. I've got a great set of friends and they'll help me out.

I've started exercising again and went for a run this morning to clear my head and it really done wonders for me.
I'll hold out and hope that I can find someone who can give me back what I'm giving to them. Thanks again, I really appreciate your reply.

[Nighthawk61]

In answer to your question, if you can get in to talk to a therapist, it is ALWAYS WISE. It' always wise to shoot whatever we're dealing with by a professional. You'll not regret doing so, but you may regret not doing it earlier  Make a good choice for you. and let us know how it goes, okay?

Just be very careful about getting on medication. My son had to get off of anxiety meds and it was really hard for him. He got off them because he started twitching, Pretty embarrassing, and not worth it. It didn't help his anxiety. There's a lot of info about how to work through anxiety naturally. I have some on my journal pages. Beware of taking any medication and always check out the side effects. Mostly, life's ups and downs can be dealt with using stress reducers like exercise, and hobbies to redirect your focus. Maybe joining a pool or a gym would help you right now?

[Nighthawk61]

I've read both your post sweetheart. It sounds like you're a great guy with a lot to offer a girlfriend. But some girls, at that age, need the drama, and are hard to pin down. It will do you no good to fall for a girl like that, and it would make a lot more sense for you to pick a girl to become beholden to, that is kind and considerate. Not aloof. It really doesn't sound like this is the one for you. I know how hard it is to walk away, but you need to teach people how to treat you. It might be that it snaps her out of her cold spell, but you can't trust that this wouldn't be the way of it with her. I would break up if she comes up with the same old, when you try to talk to her next. It will hurt, but please don't allow this to hold you down. You need to find a nice girl that wants a committed relationship. They're out there you know?

My son fell in love with a girl like yours in high school, and she strung him along for as long as he let her. When he finally let her go, he got his life back in return. He could sleep again, and concentrate on his studies, which is what I suggest you do. He's 25 now, with a 30 year old girlfriend who wants to get married and have kids. That's how it goes. Build yourself up for a real relationship that's going places. And please keep the communication open always, Talk about what's on your mind. We're always here, and feel free to make friends to help you through these years. One thing for sure, there's a girl that thinks exactly as you do, probably sitting a few aisles over from you, or across from you in the lunch room . There's more than one fish in the sea. Cast your bait and your charms out there, and see what happens. My best to you son. Private message anyone on here, that you choose. You'll be sure to find lasting friendships here.

[Paxiled]

Well, we don't know how old you are, but welcome to life.  You're stressing yourself out worrying about things that truly are uncertain but won't get any more certain by worrying about them.  We all go through these periods.  The time to think of a disorder is when it gets so you're afraid of things you're not afraid of, irrational anxiety, that severely restricts what you do in life.  It wouldn't hurt to talk to someone about these things, and learn to relax and trust yourself.  Life will always be this way, but how you think about it makes all the difference.