Dr. Prashant Gohil
General Practitioner
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Hello doctor,
I am 18 years old and I do not know what is wrong with me but I can tell you my back story. I used to be happy, confident, and just overall happy. But I almost forced myself every day to be happy, to be confident, and by the end of the day or end of the week I would get so tired of trying to feel that way that I would just break down. Today, I had a beautiful day. I got my school done, hung out with my family, and then suddenly everything just hit me that I am a failure and I am never going to make it. My mind is flooded with feelings of worthlessness, loneliness, sadness, and failure. And I thought yesterday was going to be the last time I ever felt this way. It was not that I am afraid that this will never end but it's a constant mind battle every day. When I was little I would run to my room whenever I was in trouble or was feeling sad, I would scratch myself up sometimes harmlessly and say some rude things to myself again and again. Currently, I am not taking any medications and have not taken any laboratory tests. What should I do? What is wrong with me? Will I ever get over this?
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and understand your concern.
As you have mentioned you are 18 years old which is an adolescent age group. At this particular age, our personality starts building and we develop so many ambitions for our life. Our expectations also increase from others and if they do not get fulfilled, we get hurt deeply and start feeling depressed. So what I would suggest is that you first make small goals that you feel you can definitely complete. Once you will complete your goals you will start feeling better and your confidence will boost up. Meanwhile, you spend more time with your family and friends, giving some time in a day for meditation for relaxation. You just need to believe in yourself and what you can do.
I hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
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