Feeling restless and sore all the time..?

Question

I think these nasty sick feelings may just be from stress.. but I am only 15 and adults always say teens cant be stressed out.. I am getting sent off to a boarding school soon and I am not happy about this I am being forced to go because of some problems that are happening around my house. A close friend of mine OD'ed on some pills a few days ago and he is sill in intensive care.. there is also a history of ulcers and all sorts of cancers and organ failers in my family.. thats what I am most worried about.. also if I am stressed out.. what can change that? Thank you =]

Answer 1

It is total BS when someone says kids/teens can't be stressed out. It is very stressful being 15 nowadays. Would your parents support you if you asked to see a therapist?

There are a lot of ways to battle stress, but it takes trial and error to find what works for you. Also, fighting stress is a skill. You have to keep trying to get better at it.

For some people it is a hot bath, quiet time at a church, reading a magazine, playing a video game, petting an animal, watching something funny on TV, putting headphones on and listening to music, playing sports or exercising... etc.

It sounds like you might have some anxiety as well. You describe family health history but don't mention that you were personally diagnosed with anything.

You should definately find some excuse to get to a doctor. Even if you just mention these things to a General Practitioner, they might be able to refer you to someone who can help more.

Answer 2

When I was in college they had classes to help deal with stress. I would suggest a book with techniques to help you deal. Also maybe a counselor.  But I would suggest getting checked out by a doctor just to make sure.  

Answer 3

adults are dumb

teens/kids can obviously get stressed out

ESPECIALLY teens, wow .. they've obviously

forgotten how nervewracking it can be to be one

anyone can be afflicted by mental illness/stress

its not a disorder that discriminates

it makes sense that ur stressed if ur going off to a

boarding skool, if i were in ur shoes id be shitting myself

lmao

i wouldnt say ur problem is only stress tho

it sounds like you may have the beginings of an anxiety

or mood disorder you should maybe see a guidence councillor

or therapist/doctor .. it couldnt hurt