Can't get to sleep because i worry to much

Question

I'll be trying to get to sleep but i'll just start feeling really down,and begin crying.

I worry that i won't get anywhere in life,that my dreams won't come true and everyone will think i'm a failure.

I desperately want to prove i'm so much more to everyone - the kids at school who seem to hate me so much etc.

I've felt like this since forever - i think it stems from never knowing my dad and feeling he didn't want me and it was my fault.But it was always under control,i normally felt happy and content.

Recently though it's just gotten so much worse - i can't sleep at all.I'll stay up all night then all day thinking it will wear me out but it doesn't,coz i just start with these thoughts again.

It happens through out the day as well and none of my friends even listen,i don't wanna talk to my mum coz well we just don't talk about my dad or anything and i'd mention him.

I'm not really close to anyone who can help me,which makes me feel lonely and doesn't help the situation.

I'm just desperate to be able to sleep and stop feeling so down all the time.

Help?

Thankyou so much.

Answer 1

1.  Try EMDR. You can do this by yourself without a therapist.

2.  If this doesn't work, try EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). EFT is considered counseling and anyone can do it so you may be able to find someone who will do it for you or you can do it to yourself like EMDR.

3.  Go to Wal Mart and buy some Sam-e. In the beginning take two per day or 400mg.  Sam-e has the double effect of being a powerful anti-depressant plus is the precusror for melatonin - melatonin will allow you to go to sleep 20 minutes after you close your eyes.

4.  Buy some Melatonin 3mg at Wal Mart. Take 20 minutes before bed.

5.  Take St. John's Wort. Keep in mind that St. John's Wort speeds up the removal of medicine by the liver so don't take the St. John's Wort at the same time as the other pills.

6.  Start a suggestion program by writing on a slip of paper what you want to happen and then immediately tear up and throw this paper away.

Answer 2

Hi, it sounds like you are going thru growing pains. 16 is a hard year.  Yeah it is a tuff time to be without your dad.  But god loves you and he always will he is your father when theres no father around. he is with you all the time and he sees your pain. I suggest that you talk to your mom about what you have been experiencing.  Or if you go to church talk to a sunday school teacher or youth minister, just so they can explain to you better what u are going thru.  I promise you everything feels difficult now but it always gets better. I suggest you read a book (novel of some sort) before you go to bed.  That always helps me to take my mind off my life and allows me to fall asleep with ease.  Goodnight!!!!

Answer 3

Sounds like anxiety. Ask your parents that you want to see a therapist. I have anxiety and the only way to get better is a therapist. They will guide you and, if possisible, medicate you. If your parents ask why tell them that you aren't thinking right and need help. If they offer to help you say they can't help.

Hope this helped, TwinTipZ