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Who in the field of psychology should I talk to about this?
February 10th, 2010 | 
Author: I’m going to be as blunt as I can be. I need help. I don’t know what’s going on, but I’ve come to the realization that I can’t figure things out for myself. I know it’s normal for an 18 year old to have a lack of motivation and not know what to focus on in life, but in my case I think I have a problem. I don’t know if there is a chemical imbalance in my brain. I could have depression, ADD or something along those lines. I’ve tried to tell myself it’s simple laziness, lack of sleep and self discipline, but I think it’s a little more complex than that.
As far as my history goes, I’ve had nothing traumatic or unusual happen in my life. I’ve had it pretty good, as far as I can remember. Some behavior problems, but I would consider myself normal. I’m the oldest of three. My parents both worked so I wasn’t near them too often as a kid, I had lots of babysitter and daycare time. For a lot of that time I was a loner, I remember always being immersed in my own little world. My mom was always really stressed out, and yelled a whole lot, she had little to no patience. My dad yelled a lot too, never hit me too hard just hollered a lot for no reason. They always went straight to that. They both always had extremely high standards, but never quite stuck with them and never gave me reasoning. I have always tested them and they have never quite known how to handle me. They never quite forced me to do anything and never really held me to anything. I don’t think they ever understood me and I don’t think I’ve ever understood myself (completely normal I know). But I used to bottle all my emotions up, I don’t really think I was angry kid, but I had these crazy outbursts about stupid, meaningless things, followed by outbursts from them. My mom always wanted me to see someone about my anger, but again, she never got around to finding someone. I’ve always feared change, and always wanted things to be how they were. I’m a pessimist that has always lived in the past, never been happy with the present, or what I saw in the future.
I’m going to just make a list of various things I feel have gotten out of hand, and hopefully someone with expertise in psychology can analyze them for me…
-The only time I feel "in it", normal, in a productive state, is when I’ve had a whole bunch of caffeine, or after I’ve gone for a jog (I had a 5 hour energy and two medium Dr. Peppers from BK before writing this).
-As I sit here writing this, I can’t quite keep focused on it, even when I have everything in my head, the task is still extremely daunting for me and I don’t know why.
-That’s how I am with everything. I procrastinate, even when I have the hard stuff done, I can’t quite pull it together until I have to.
-I’ve heard of this "LEGO test" for ADD and I’m pretty sure I could follow the directions alright when I was younger.
-I’ve gotten A’s and B’s in school, but never rarely am able to apply myself or focus on the teacher. I’ve always coasted on other people. Subjects that I’m very interested in, I can understand and accel in.
-Back when I did my homework, it would take me hours because I could never focus on the task at hand. I would always end up singing to myself or thinking about random things. Now I can’t even focus enough on school to make time for it.
-I’ve always been one of the last ones taking the test, only because when I get to something I don’t know, my mind drifts away and I can’t get myself to move to the next one.
-I am easily inspired, but motivation only comes in spurts to me. It wears off far too easily.
-It’s like consciousness is only there for me every once in a long while. Most of the time it’s like I don’t think about anything. I have no prominent interests or ambitions, or at least none that I can focus on.
-I have a one track mind, and have always been impulsive.
-I’m always tired, even when I get enough sleep. But then I get these periods of energy where I’m jumping around and crazy and have this strong desire to do something, to do anything. Followed by a crash and a trip back into nothingness.
-It takes me forever to get my thoughts together. I have been called a talented writer, but I can’t get going, nor can I keep myself writing (it took me all afternoon to compile this evaluation).
-I have no self-control whatsoever.
-I’m never quite happy with anything.
-I forget everything.
-I love watching the news and T.V. but I don’t retain anything. It’s like I’m half asleep or my mind is in a fog when I’m watching or listening to something. I hear and comprehend what is being said, but at the same time, I’m not. If you asked me to recall something in the short term, say an episode of something I watched yesterday, my mind is usually blank.
And though it seems like I hate myself, I really don’t. Sometimes I have these moments of clarity and everything comes together (like right now). I care about a lot of things and a lot of people. I’m a joy to be around and underst
(it cut me off) understand other people. I love life and feel like I can do anything. I know I can accomplish whatever it is I want to accomplish. I just can’t focus long enough to know what exactly that is. And when I’m out of this rare state, I shoot myself down and tell myself I can’t. I am distant from reality. This dominant, negative state of mind is a a self-fulfilling prophecy. It hinders all my god-given talents and insults my intelligence. It makes me out to be the untalented, unambitious, thoughtless, meaningless idiot that I perceive myself to be in that dominant state.
So am I crazy? Confused? Helpless? Overly-dependent?
Is this a battle that must be won from within, or do I need to seek professional help?
I would just ask that anyone that thinks they can help me, could give me their e-mail. I can then clear up or elaborate on anything that may seem fuzzy in my self-evaluation, or ask me something about something I didn’t include.
seek answers from a psychologist or therapist. Check your local mental health clinic for a referral. You are more "normal" than you think, and a few sessions with someone competent will do wonders. No shame in talking with someone. Good luck.
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no idea what to think anymore, anyone with a degree in psychology?
I know it’s normal for an 18 year old to have a lack of motivation and not know what to focus on in life, but my deal seems out of hand. I am completely lazy about everything and have absolutely no motivation to do anything. Every ambition I have ever had has been short lived. I’ve never had a real passion, I’ve really never been happy. Part of it is extremely low confidence and overall ability, but a lot of it is that I’ve always gave up on everything.
I don’t know if there is a chemical imbalance in my brain. I could have depression, ADD or or whatever. Everyone tells me it’s simply laziness, lack of sleep and self discipline. But they don’t really know what’s going on in my brain.
So if someone with some extensive knowledge in the field psychology would take some time to glance over my self evaluation, I would be forever grateful.
As far as my history goes, I’ve had nothing traumatic or unusual happen in my life. I’ve had it pretty good, as far as I can remember. Some behavior problems, but I would consider myself normal. I’m the oldest of three. My parents both worked so I wasn’t near them too often as a kid, I had lots of babysitter and daycare time. For a lot of that time I was a loner, I remember always being immersed in my own little world. My mom was always really stressed out, and yelled a whole lot, she had little to no patience. My dad yelled a lot too, never hit me too hard just hollered a lot for no reason. They always went straight to that. They both always had extremely high standards, but never quite stuck with them and never gave me reasoning. I have always tested them and they have never quite known how to handle me. They never quite forced me to do anything and never really held me to anything. I don’t think they ever understood me and I don’t think I’ve ever understood myself (completely normal I know). But I used to bottle all my emotions up, I don’t really think I was angry kid, but I had these crazy outbursts about stupid, meaningless things, followed by outbursts from them. My mom always wanted me to see someone about my anger, but again, she never got around to finding someone. I’ve always feared change, and always wanted things to be how they were. I’m a pessimist that has always lived in the past, never been happy with the present, or what I saw in the future.
At this point in time:
-The only time I feel "in it", normal, in a productive state, is when I’ve had a whole bunch of caffeine, or after I’ve gone for a jog (I had a 5 hour energy and two medium Dr. Peppers from BK before writing this).
-As I sit here writing this, I can’t quite keep focused on it, even when I have everything in my head, the task is still extremely daunting for me and I don’t know why.
-That’s how I am with everything. I procrastinate, even when I have the hard stuff done, I can’t quite pull it together until I have to.
-I’ve heard of this "LEGO test" for ADD and I’m pretty sure I could follow the directions alright when I was younger.
-I’ve gotten A’s and B’s in school, but never rarely am able to apply myself or focus on the teacher. I’ve always coasted on other people. Subjects that I’m very interested in, I can actually understand and accel on my own, but it always takes forever.
-Back when I did my homework, it would take me hours because I could never focus on the task at hand. I would always end up singing to myself or thinking about random things. Now I can’t even focus enough on school to make time for it.
-I’ve always been one of the last ones taking the test, only because when I get to something I don’t know, my mind drifts away and I can’t get myself to move to the next one.
-I am easily inspired, but motivation only comes in spurts to me. It wears off far too easily.
-It’s like consciousness is only there for me every once in a long while. Most of the time it’s like I don’t think about anything. I have no prominent interests or ambitions, or at least none that I can stay focused on.
-I have a one track mind, and have always been impulsive.
-I’m always tired, even when I get enough sleep. But then I get these periods of energy where I’m jumping around and crazy and have this strong desire to do something, to do anything. Followed by a crash and a trip back into nothingness.
-It takes me forever to get my thoughts together. I have been called a talented writer, but I can’t get going, nor can I keep myself writing (it took me all afternoon to compile this evaluation).
-I have no self-control whatsoever.
-I’m never quite happy with anything. There is always something keeping me down.
-I forget everything.
-I love watching the news and T.V. but I don’t retain anything. It’s like I’m half asleep or my mind is in a fog when I’m watching or listening to something. I hear and comprehend what is being said, but at the same time, I’m not. If you asked me to recall something in the short term, say an episode of something I watched yest
listening to something. I hear and comprehend what is being said, but at the same time, I’m not. If you asked me to recall something in the short term, say an episode of something I watched yesterday, my mind is usually blank.
-Just like in class when I look around at everyone, who are all looking at the board or the teacher. I’m in my own world, thinking about nothing. And then I look down and there is about as much on the paper as there is in my mind.
And though it seems like I hate myself, I really don’t. Sometimes I have these moments of clarity and everything comes together. I care about a lot of things and a lot of people. I’m a joy to be around and understand other people. I love life and feel like I can do anything. I know I can accomplish whatever it is I want to accomplish. I just can’t focus long enough to know what exactly that is. And when I’m out of this rare state, I shoot myself down and tell myself I can’t. I am distant from reality. This dominant, negative state of
yesterday, my mind is usually blank.
-Just like in class when I look around at everyone, who are all looking at the board or the teacher. I’m in my own world, thinking about nothing. And then I look down and there is about as much on the paper as there is in my mind.
And though it seems like I hate myself, I really don’t. Sometimes I have these moments of clarity and everything comes together. I care about a lot of things and a lot of people. I’m a joy to be around and understand other people. I love life and feel like I can do anything. I know I can accomplish whatever it is I want to accomplish. I just can’t focus long enough to know what exactly that is. And when I’m out of this rare state, I shoot myself down and tell myself I can’t. I am distant from reality. This dominant, negative state of mind is a a self-fulfilling prophecy. It hinders all my god-given talents and insults my intelligence. It makes me out to be the untalented, unambitious, thoughtless, meaningless idiot that
it keeps cutting me off but there was more
It hinders all my god-given talents and insults my intelligence. It makes me out to be the untalented, unambitious, thoughtless, meaningless idiot that I perceive myself to be in that dominant state.
So am I crazy? Confused? Overly-dependent?
Am I one of those people who think everything is wrong with them, but they are completely fine. Or is a psychological problem just another excuse to be lazy.
Ok,firstly you are above average in intelligence,if nothing else "emotional" intelligence.You’re reading very well into your own state of mind,that is an excellent sign…unforunately,people in your position are also HIGHLY prone to Mental Health Issues:-(
Secondly…IF there ends up a need for a medication at some point,I want you to opt for either EFFEXOR or WELLBUTRIN,as BOTH of those target the brain chemical DOPAMINE,and if you get a "high" from Coffee and other such things,then you definitely need a medication that targets Dopa.
Thirdly,do you ofton CRAVE Carbohydrates(breads,pastas,sweets,ect)??? If so,then you are also more than likey Serotonin(brain chemical) Deficiant,so you are again looking at an antidepressant that targets Serotonin as well,that would leave Effexor as the better choice.
Just keep in mind…EVERYBODY IS DIFFERNET…I went through SIX different medications which did NOTHING…then I was put on Paxil,and within 4 DAYS I was a "new person"….so these types of drugs are 100% trial and error,but b/c of the things you mentioned that leads me to believe that the two I listed *may* be your best FIRST options to try.
Lastly,diet plays a HUGE ROLL in our Mental State,unless you are eating nothing but FRESH fruits/vegetables,fish 4 times a week,ect,ect…then you are LACKING,and it WILL show up in your daily life.
On that note,I’d start taking the following everyday(and yes,they are safe)….
1 multi vitamin
1 B-Complex
1 Omega 3 (fish oil)
1 Biotin Supplement
You can find any/all these at the local grocery store(larger chain like Mejer/WalMart),in the Vitamin Isle.Brand does not matter:-)
Other then that I don’t really want to say you have a "disorder" per say(it’s just too "vauge" to say forsure),I think if you are concerned then you SHOULD get an appt with a Doctor.At the very least ask for a HORMONE and THYROID tests,these can both cause problems in the body and mind.
Good Luck:-)
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