What is wrong with me (i.e. mentally)?I may be indulging some hypochondriac-like paranoia by doing this, but every time I look up a mental illness (bipolar, borderline personality disorder, attachment disorder, Asperger's, depression, GAD, etc.) I end up having lots of or all of the symptoms. I know these don't officiate as actual bases for diagnosis, but I consistently turn up having results on Facebook quizzes that indicate a real problem with mental health, emotions, self-image, and suicidal tendencies. When I was younger I was diagnosed by a doctor that I had Asperger's and attachment disorder, but I feel like there's more and I feel like there's a lot wrong with me that shouldn't be ok. I feel bad about this, but as recent as within the last month I have done things like abuse things to release stress and anger. I masturbate at a frighteningly frequent rate (although it could be just me being a teenager), I eat when I'm bored, I'm irritable and sore all the time, I've "fallen in love" with lots of people since puberty and only ever received rejection, I once stole a scalpel from my school's biology lab with the intent of harming myself (though I didn't have the guts to do anything), I care very little about my hygiene. There's just a lot wrong with me!
I'm looking for suggestions of treatment and diagnosis.
Answer by Carissa
it sounds like you have depression and anxiety.
Answer by Mr. Mike
A few things that I believe might help you:
Are you under the care of a competent mental health physician? If not, I highly recommend you do what you have to do to get it done. Seeking a diagnosis and treatment plan HERE is not a good idea. The fact that you ask for these things means you know that you need help. Get it.
If I don't eat right and take care of myself with daily exercise, I fall into the same pattern you describe. I become depressed, I eat too much and I am soon noticeably over weight. Then I eat more, and it gets worse. Not a good cycle.
If I watch my diet and exercise daily, the opposite pattern starts to happen. I feel better about myself, and I look better. This motivates me even more and a good, healthy cycle begins. I interact with people in a more positive way and I get a much better reaction from them in return.
If you are abusing things and contemplating harming yourself, possibly to the point of suicide, you do need immediate help. Don't delay. Even if you walk into an ER somewhere and tell them you have thoughts of suicide, you'll get some help from them.
I wish you the best.
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