Im 14 years old and i have alot of anxiety..which prevents me from doing normal daily things

Question

I'm 14 years old. in the last year or two i've been experiencing alot of anxiety..i have a feeling it's from moving around alot because since i was 12 years old.. up till now i've moved around my province at least 10 times.. and i would have some troubles with the other kids at school which i guess you can say i got bullied. and just from so much of it ..it has brought me down to 0. my anxiety doesn't let me do daily things like i used to do. it prevented me from even going to school (ended up doing home schooling) i can't even go out in public.. well i try not to much. just because i have a feeling that everyone is watching me and by the way i look in real life it brings me down.(yea i know I'M Weird)Even tho people tell me that i look fine and nothings wrong. Like my hat for example since last september(started acting up) i haven't tooken my hat off for anyone. not even my parents and i just don't know what to do any more like my parents got me to go talk to a psychiatrist..about it but that seems to do nothing and I'm just wondering if anyone has any ideas to (prevent) this much anxiety. because from what people tell me.. i shouldn't be having this much at such a young age. and to me when i look at my self all i think of is ..im a freak and i just want to be normal like i used to be. people would tell me just to grow up but to me thats useless besides the fact it makes no sence.. anyway if Anyone can help please answer my question :(

Answer 1

Hi!!! I'm pussycat and i'm writing to answer your question.Listen.There is NOBODY that hasn't got this problem.My parents are physiologists

and they told me what can be done 4 u!! You mustn't feel anxious about anything!! You are only 14!!! You know i'm 14 too and if I were you

I would do absolutely nothing! If you feel bullied it's ok b\c the other kids

may feel a bit jealousy of you because you maybe are something special,but you may not know it yet!! Stop feeling like this and start

going again to school b\c sooner or later you will feel alone,with no one

to care 4 u! So stop hiding like a coward!! Continue you life,now that u are young! And one last thing.Love yourself. You are very young to feel like this and it's a pity!! Please if you feel again like this e-mail me. I can help you!!

Yours sincerely,

pussycat

Answer 2

First off, no reason not to see a counselor or doctor...can't hurt.

I think it's hard to change anything when ALL we think about is 'that' thing that we don't like.  If you let yourself, you will just keep attracting more thoughts similar to the ones above etc etc.  Time to start thinking about something else to distract yourself off and on throughout the day...

Did you ever think about putting your focus on something other than what's wrong with you?  How about basics you 'have' going for you right now - a roof over your head, parents who at least offer suggestions, a computer (i'm assuming), a hat (being silly here), access to school/friends if you desire them, food in your house (hopefully), libraries, music, living in various cities others have not, etc etc.  You are on a constant repetition of the SAME...and you are the only one to break up that cycle each day.  

I also suggest to anyone having self esteem, anxiety or just feeling down on self, to volunteer somewhere. Animal shelter, old folks home, tutoring little kids after school, helping an older neighbor with odd jobs, etc -  Such a huge boost to the esteem, you won't believe me till you do it, I promise.  You meet new people (who are usually VERY accepting as they are happy to have you helping), learn new things - and get outside of yourself for a little bit.

Try something till you start to feel some relief...cause you will get there...good luck!

Answer 3

you should talk to a doctor

Answer 4

all u can do is try to force yourself into a routine and think positive, if u go to the doctor he will probably say the same, if you were older then they might give u anti-depressants but they may not work and people get addicted and end up more depressed than they were, u gota just think bout who you are and what your about!

Anxiety is depression although anxiety can sometimes be the worst bit, like a sick feeling in your stomach? if u know its happening then u can try to control it!

Good Luck anyways matey! x*x.

Answer 5

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