I am a student who has returned school after some years of work. I was unhappy last Nov. I aren't doing well at school, whereas I did well in my studies in the past. I failed a course last semester. I wonder if I should go to the school's clinic about my thoughts. I don't know if it will be good to me or if it will add to my burden. Almost every weekend (when I'm less busy at home), I have some serious thoughts in my sleep at night/ in the early morning, e.g. 3am. Apart from the thoughts, I appear normal/ act normally. The thoughts don't bother me, as I think they're rational. At that time, I felt it is hard for me to live. It seems that I don't get any utility from living and that I am not suited in this world, as I am quite/too kind to be in this world. The only effect that I don't like is that I am unhappy then. It takes me some time to calm myself and go back to sleep. A concern for visiting the uni's doc: it will be recorded & may affect my future; I hold some post at uni. Thanks.
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You definitely need some sort of help.  If you don't want to go the Uni clinic, seek help from a health care professional or a qualified counselor.\n\nIf you are active with a church, the pastor/clergy may be able to help you find the help you need.  \n\nDoes your school have any support groups for struggling students?  \n\nGood luck!
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you can definitely take it off the record.  similar thing happened to my friend who was under severe depression and flunked a class. but after talking to a counselor, he was able to drop the class for medical reasons.  first get a note from the doctors who can vouch that you had a sickness.  then take it to the administrative offices of your school and explain your situation.  i'm sure they can help you out.  good luck man.
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You are obvoiously unhappy with yourself, ...your life, and do need to seek professional counseling.  Perhaps it is just a change you are going through in life, if you are in your teens or even mid-life these feelings are quite common.  YOU ARE NOT ALONE.  If you are in school you could start by approaching your counselor there for advise and can be referrred to someone professsional that will help you feel better about yourself. DON'T put if off, seek out help TODAY!  And in answer to you question "Are you sick?"...No you are not sick, you are troubled, perhaps your life is even in a state of crisis.  The solution is easier than you think, so don't be afraid.  If you go to church contact your Pastor or Priest, or...,they are kind and undestanding people who are there to help you.  Also if you don't have much money there are still places for you to go either for free, or on an ability to pay basis.\nI will say a prayer for you.  Please know that Jesus loves you.  Prayer and having Jesus in my heart has saved my life more than once.\nGood Luck!\nI hope you will find a way (perhaps e-mail me) to let me know you are OK, and have found some one profesional to help you.\nI can't stree enough the importance of getting help now,..I sincerely hope that you will do so today.  There are also HELP lines listed in the telephone directory, if you need to talk to someone right now look them up, and MAKE THE CALL!\nGod Bless you!
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thats gonna be a toughy.  i had my three personal time outs in school leading up to my clinicals, but not in clinicals.  why the misfire?  its a stressful occupation, a lot of work for too few people.  and being around sick, tired, and depressed people all the time.  as long as the school is only giving you a hard time stick it out and let them know you've dealt with whatever it was that got you down. we need good people........are you good enough?  only you can answer this question.
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My dear orange. You have an excellent health. I really wonder what makes you think that you don't have a good health. \nWhat you really need is a bit of positive thinking and a positive attitude. It is the time you start thinking for a carreer. What ever you love doing do that. No two persons are alike. God has made everyone unique. Make full use of your life. Have fun and enjoy life. This is the age of enjoying life. Let the vigour and enregy flow out of you. If you love friendship with girls do that. If you love music just listen to music and enjoy. If you love going to clubs do that. If you love going to church and pray do that.\nIf you are facing any problem just ask help from the subconscious. Remember at subconscious level we are all open book. Nothing is hidded at subconscious level. In the mornig just repeat this prayer a couple of times:\n" O Lord! Thanks for this wonderful life. But I have the problem of ----. Please provide help to solve this problem."\nBeleive me you will get your problem solved within a week.
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i have the same problem and as a medical student and its not only that i don't eat i forget about FOOD! and at the end of the day when I'm in bed i realize that i didn't eat anything and i get up and eat anything in the fridge i read all the answers you got and i think some of them do make sense the thing that really matters here is that you do an effort to take care of yourself and ill do as well ,,,good Question although i didn't answer i guess what I'm trying to say is that your not alone in this situation:)
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There is nothing a bunch of strangers can say that is going to really help you and you can ask until you get the answer that you want.  \n\nYOU have to make this decision.  Is there anything that you can do that will make this better? What about it do you hate?  Is it the school - could you transfer?  Is it medicine - maybe you should try another area of it?\n\nYou really have to disect it and find out what is wrong otherwise you won't be happy just by quiting.
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If you are really unhappy, you should think about changing jobs.  I changed my job two years ago because of a similar experience and I have never been happier.  There is also a high level of stress in my new school, but now I feel I have the support from my superiors at all times instead of the critics I used to have.
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during rem [rapid eye movement] sleep your brains nuerological transmissions are greater then when your awake,simpley put,it was / is an unresolved issue that your brain is trying to remedy!you have also been through a rather stressfull situation,moving quickley,etc.you could either contact him to get closure,or write down how you feel and answer your thoughts to yourself in writing,this may seem weird however this will help your active rem brain find resoulution with this matter! im from tennessee,i hope this helps you!!!
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if you are in a position to discuss this with someone you feel happy talking about it to (whether a medical person or not) it might help you to rationalise what to you seems like an irrational thought....\n\nThere are times when I think I am being followed, usually in a part of town when i would not like to be... this is driven by fear of attack rather than any psychiatric issues as we were once attacked in a bad part of another town and I got a broken nose and arm.... \n\nDon't worry about worrying... I don't know where you are in the world but a search for a group to discuss your problem at may help as there will be people there who you know will listen whether they do it for a job or they do it to share with others their own life experiences\n\nI don't like wasps and earwigs BUT I also don't like tuna in olive oil ;0\n\nBe happy .... have a google around for local groups with professionals in attendance\n\nNext time you think you are being followed turn around ... no one there? turn around the next time BUT before you do think .. "hey there was no one there last time" ..then take a look... the third time you might not have to turn around ;)
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It is completely natural to think things like this. I am more concerned with why it bothers you so much. And if you are so afraid about acting out your thought, have you had any other thoughts that you have acted out and regretted? If so you need help from someone other than YAHOO.
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It would be better if you take life as it is. This had happened to me : I would always feel that somebody is always watching me and I got to behave nicely always. But the truth is that, its my own self-thinking. I had wondered always what would others think about me... But have come to know now that world is like this and we got to go forward whatever we meet.\n\nI think you are worried about everything. Try thinking over what makes you worried. Try to stop gradually the activites which makes you worried. If necessary, you may go to a psychiatrist. There is really nothing wrong in going to such a doctor. I know by experience that its better to approach such doctors when needed. \n\n\nAfter everything, I will pray for you.
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I would go to your primary care physician and be completely honest as you have been here.  It could be depression without your knowing it, it could also be hormonal or loads of other things.  Wouldn't you rather just feel better?  I went, and am so grateful I did.
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I actually felt the same way. The best first step you can take before you do anything drastic like dropping out or withdrawing is to go in and talk to a counselor. Your college probably has a CAPS (Counselling & Psychological Services) center, where you can meet with a counselor who has helped many people with problems similar to yours! Do not lose hope...when you are depressed, things usually seem worse then they really are. Take this first step and see what your options are, and maybe you will be able to find some solutions to your depression. I made this choice and it has helped me immensely.
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yes, because i am falling into a deep state of unconsiousness, known as sleep. i think of important things, which i nearly instantly forget. but i remember they are important. falling asleep is nothing like the way it is presented on television or on the media. the natural way is simply shutting down all organs in your system for utter tranquility and comfort. when i am tired, i tend to do strange things. yesterday, i was exhausted after my 2nd class at school, so i left home without even considering the circumstances. being tiresome completely changes my personality. i wouldnt be the least bit surprised if the same occured to everyone else. i hope i answered your question correctly =).
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It sounds like you're becoming a bit depressed to me.  This happens at times of change and when things are going poorly in your life.  It's nothing to be terribly worried about.  Here's what I do when I get depressed (I have chronic depression, as well as a couple of other mental conditions, so my situation is a bit different than yours, but these will hopefully help).\n\n1) Don't beat yourself up over things.  Sometimes you are tired or have a headache.  Sometimes you need a day to rest and take a load off.  Taking a personal day where you don't do much cleaning or such is nothing to be ashamed of.  Just remember you can't do this EVERYDAY.\n\n2)  Make a written schedule.  Write down EVERYTHING you want to get done and the time to get it done by.  Be sure to include of couple of minutes of personal time somewhere in there.  Then follow it!  If you don't get everything done, then cut down your me-time the next day as a sort of repercussion.  This really helps me out a lot.\n\n3)  Smile for five minutes, even if there isn't anything to smile about.  Try to avoid negative thoughts, just smile.  This sounds strange, but it actually does help your attitude and mood.\n\n4)  Try to exercise daily.  This is a cardio exercise, not a weightlifting sort of thing.  10 to 30 minutes really helps you lift your mood.  Listen to music during this, something high energy.\n\n5)  Talk about how you feel with a personal friend or family member.  Discuss how you feel and don't be afraid to show emotion.\n\n6)  If this doesn't help, you may want to consider some sort of chemical treatment, which can be described by a doctor or psychiatrist.  This is not something you have to take for the rest of your life and is something you take along WITH all of the other things I suggested.  I hope that you can feel better soon and if you need any more help, my im is felix_dovetail.
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I 'hear' you!  'Been there, done that.' Feeling like you're so far behind, that 'what's the use of trying?'\nIf it's not a physical or emotional problem, one that a Dr. should address, then you must 'own' the problem and not allow your emotions to 'own' you. We all have feelings, but it's all about how we react to them that really matters.\n\nI remember how I felt; the same way you feel, but I decided to try something different...like making my study time a priority. I found that I tested much better, and felt much more confident when I was well-prepared. \n \nSounds simple; it's not. But, it's worth a shot..."Nothing ventured, nothing gained."\nI wish you all the best.