Stress

[thestarsfall]

I am completely unable to handle stress it seems. These past couple weeks (and I assume the next many weeks as this semester is approaching the end) have gotten me so swinging in my moods. I am constantly asking my boyfriend if I seem odd to him (he says no, but to me I feel like I am just talking and talking without saying anything)...I feel manic depressive almost. At times I am so down on myself and then 20 minutes later I am rambling non-stop and hyper and wanting to out shopping or something...even though I have no money.

I somehow feel as though I am on the edge of something. Like one day I am just going to crack and then faint or go into convulsions during class....

and then my fear is that because I appear to be unimportant to almost everyone no one will help me and I will die.

 

[Shimmer]

It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed but given the things you've mentioned you might consider speaking with a physician. :/
I hope it gets better.

 

[giz2000]

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Originally Posted by thestarsfall I am completely unable to handle stress it seems. These past couple weeks (and I assume the next many weeks as this semester is approaching the end) have gotten me so swinging in my moods. I am constantly asking my boyfriend if I seem odd to him (he says no, but to me I feel like I am just talking and talking without saying anything)...I feel manic depressive almost. At times I am so down on myself and then 20 minutes later I am rambling non-stop and hyper and wanting to out shopping or something...even though I have no money. I somehow feel as though I am on the edge of something. Like one day I am just going to crack and then faint or go into convulsions during class.... and then my fear is that because I appear to be unimportant to almost everyone no one will help me and I will die.

Do you have access to counseling services at school? Take advantage of them if you do...hugs to you...

 

[thestarsfall]

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Originally Posted by giz2000 Do you have access to counseling services at school? Take advantage of them if you do...hugs to you...

We do, but I dont know if its free or not..and I was advised not to go to them (waaaay back in 1st year by one of my RAs friends who was a Psych major) because most of the counsellors will go and tell Student Life about the problems who will most likely contact your parents and shit...

Not cool...and the only one she recommended was someone you have to get like a referral from and I dont really want too many ppl knowing about this...

I was gonna email the one counsellor though sometime...just to ask questions about the services....

also, I dont think I would have time for counselling along with all the shit thats going on...

 

[MisStarrlight]

Oh I've totally been there (22 credits, 3 jobs & 2 "boyfriends"-long story on that one). All that I can say is that you will get through it.
I found that if you obsessively schedule every waking moment of your day it will make things easier...but be sure to schedule in things such as showering, sleep and food-they seem to be the first to go, but help more than you know.
If you are open to the idea of talking to someone, all that takes is an hour of your week & it really does help some people. If you don't trust your counselors (although they should have confidentiality rules), seek out a friend, RA, teacher, or take up journal writing-just something to focus your thoughts on for a bit.
Just keep your head up, stay focused on why you're pushing yourself and know there is an end in sight-it's not just a mirage.

 

[giz2000]

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Originally Posted by thestarsfall We do, but I dont know if its free or not..and I was advised not to go to them (waaaay back in 1st year by one of my RAs friends who was a Psych major) because most of the counsellors will go and tell Student Life about the problems who will most likely contact your parents and shit... Not cool...and the only one she recommended was someone you have to get like a referral from and I dont really want too many ppl knowing about this... I was gonna email the one counsellor though sometime...just to ask questions about the services.... also, I dont think I would have time for counselling along with all the shit thats going on...

That totally sucks...hopefully you can get the help you need...soon! Hang in there, sweetie...