Is it posible to get hurt from having too much stress at a young age?  I have come to relise that the only time im not stressing out over something in my mind is when I'm alone or playing basketball by myself. I moved to a new state a year ago(not the first time this has happened either, iv moved quite a bit during my childhood), and well im a shy guy and im 16.  My stomach starts churning and i stress out over just about anything now. I just started driving(i stress when im driving), i just got a job(i stress before and during, worried about being late to work or doing a good job), I stress when i meet new people and even when i go to church because I have to talk to others. The only time im comfortable is when im alone.  Whats wrong with me?
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It is possible that you have an anxiety disorder, however I would see a doctor first. It is more likely that since you are trying a lot of new things, new job, driving, new school, you are just feeling a lot of pressure. My advice is to take a deep breath (in and out in a slow steady rythm) and think about something pleasant. This should help until you become more accustomed to the changes that you are going through. Good luck!
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First of all, you are not the only one who has felt like this.\n\nPhysical pain creates a distraction from what is really hurting you. Obviously, you are very stressed but you don't have to stay that way. You are dealing with some obsessive (thinking) and compulsive (behaving) issues in addition to probably some anxiety and depression. Instead of drinking or drugs or other forms of escape (or maybe in addition to these) you have somehow come up with the idea or knowledge that self harm will calm and make you feel better. Unfortunately, this only lasts a little while and it doesn't solve the real problem.\n\nPlease go see a professional counselor and perhaps doctor who can help you. The long term consequences may be significant if you don't. Just know that you are not alone and others have come before you who have successfully dealt with these feelings and behaviors and have overcome them.\n\nGood luck, my friend.
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Hi, I am sorry to hear this.  You didn't state if this has always happened to you or not?!  If it is something new you are experiencing then I would really speak to a Doc.  Sometimes a load of stress in other areas of your life can make you heart race and do funny things.  It isn't uncommon to have panic attacks when stressed or nervous.  There are probably a lot of options out there to help you with out taking meds. I would really talk to your family doctor as soon as you can, just to make sure there isn't something majorly wrong.  Take Care of yourself and remember you are the best judge of yourself and what you need.  Sending you lots of smiles :) :) :)
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u can't always get rid of stress, it is part of life, and will always be there in one way or another.  stress is not the problem, its how u deal with it.  some people use exercise, meditation, talking to a close friend and u can always go to the Internet, to find out different ways to deal with your stress.   i believe you are 16 years old, that in itself is a stress full part of your life.  raising your self esteem at that age is difficult also, but if you go on the Internet there are ways to help you raise your self esteem.   pamper yourself, get hair and skin conditioners for yourself eat properly and get a good nights sleep  try to stay away from over the counter medications, you are too young to be dependent on some of these "cures"   believe in yourself, you are a beautifull person, there is no one in the world like you, as you get older you will be able to handle the stress better.  if all else fails, and u feel so miserable, talk to school councellor, or family doctor.  keep your spirits up life will get better for you   good luck
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I am sorry about your broke arm...I broke my ankle as a teenage and it sucked..Anyway...why can't you go out..you may be limited but surely your good friends can drive you around or hang with you..(just don't injure yourself)..as far as trust...are you trustworthy?..have your parents a reason not to trust you?..are you the oldest?..I was a under a higher state of suspicion as the first born so I had to set a good example..I am afraid these days there is more to worry about as a teenager and I am sure they are looking out for your best interest (it doesn't seem this way right now) but set a good example, be polite and work with your folks and they will gain trust by example...remember they were teenagers too.  I hope you heal quickly and can enjoy the summer.
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You have an old soul. Chill! Enjoy things in life and take advantage of your age because you are only young once. You have the rest of your life to do grown up things which are stressful!
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I have that alot... Its from stress, smoking, and not taking care of ur self. Heres something that u should try. I do it maybe 3 times a day. Go to a quite spot. Either your room, under a tree, where ever u are comfy at. Sit indian style and take your right hand and wrap it under your left wrist. Grip it until u feel your heart beat with 2 fingers. Close your eyes and consentrate on that heart beat. Dont think any bad things. Think of things that are peacful to YOU! Do that for 3-5 mins. then stop thinking and put your mind on your heart beating. Now think of your heart beat slowing down. By doing this u can slow your heart rate down enough so that u will be okay. Make sure that during the day you are drinking enough water... if u dont like water drink tea but the idea is to not have so much Caffine. It sounds like u might have Anxiety attacks and those are no fun some doctors try to give medicine for it but I dont take meds of ANY kind and never have. I have learned how to handle it. Try also taking time out for YOU every day. that means Alone... take a walk, pray, read, do whatever u like to do. I like to paint or do art. Find something that u enjoy doing and do it alone. If your problem get worse tho, u might wanna do see a doctor if ur into that kinda stuff.Personally Im not... but thats just me. Good Luck and I hope you feel better.
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not a 'mental case' hunny but you sound stressed - try to take time out to chill - slow down - enjoy
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Yes, and depression can also cause stress.  It's kind of like the chicken and the egg question.  If your depression goes on for any length of time maybe you better see your doctor before it gets out of hand.
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WHAT IS STRESS?\nWe are all familiar with the word "stress". Stress is when you are worried about getting laid off your job, or worried about having enough money to pay your bills, or worried about your mother when the doctor says she may need an operation. In fact, to most of us, stress is synonymous with worry. If it is something that makes you worry, then it is stress.\n\nYour body, however, has a much broader definition of stress. TO YOUR BODY, STRESS IS SYNONYMOUS WITH CHANGE. Anything that causes a change in your life causes stress. It doesn't matter if it is a "good" change, or a "bad" change, they are both stress. When you find your dream apartment and get ready to move, that is stress. If you break your leg, that is stress. Good or bad, if it is a CHANGE in your life, it is stress as far as your body is concerned.\n\nEven IMAGINED CHANGE is stress. (Imagining changes is what we call "worrying".) If you fear that you will not have enough money to pay your rent, that is stress. If you worry that you may get fired, that is stress. If you think that you may receive a promotion at work, that is also stress (even though this would be a good change). Whether the event is good or bad, imagining changes in your life is stressful.\n\nAnything that causes CHANGE IN YOUR DAILY ROUTINE is stressful.\n\nAnything that causes CHANGE IN YOUR BODY HEALTH is stressful.\n\nIMAGINED CHANGES are just as stressful as real changes.\n\nLet us look at several types of stress -- ones that are so commonplace that you might not even realize that they are stressful.......\n\nEmotional Stress\nWhen arguments, disagreements, and conflicts cause CHANGES in your personal life -- that is stress
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Sounds like panic attack to me.  Same thing happened to me.  Brought on by stress although I didn't feel stressed.  I fyou don't deal with stress properly or productively, then your body will in its own way
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been there done that... you will grow out of it if that helps.. I assume you are teenager??? my brain was racing at that age.. never shutting off... I found salvation in music (U2, Ultravox, etc -this was in the 80's of course lol)\n\nanyhow seriously just find some salvation for yourself and you will be ok... if you have a pet talk to it - that helps too...\nI havent time to write more now but will return\n\n ** ADDITIONAL INFO **\n\nok here I am back again.. talking about it here probably is one of the most theraputic things you can do.. even though you will get some dopes with dopey answers you have the right to make dopey answers to others and can take out some anxiety that way... seriously realize you are not alone and most people go through things to some extent, wether they publicly admit it or not
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Hmmm...that's not too good. Have you been really stressed lately? I'm the same age, and I know that when my parents are really stressing me out or I have an exam coming up or something, I don't sleep as much. Talk to your parents about going to your physician and they should be able to help you. Good luck and hope you get some sleep! =D
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that's the nice thing about being over 18 - YOU get to make those decisions, not your parents. if you're truly feeling concerned about your well-being (as in you're afraid you might get hurt), you need to contact the authorities or tell someone....that's scary. good luck to you!
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I know exactly how you feel!  I've avoided relationships for a long time because I was afraid of getting hurt.  I've been with my current guy for a little less than a year now and it's been the most anxiety-filled year that I've had in a long time.  There were many times when I almost felt like running away because the fear was overwhelming.  But the thing that makes me stay is the realization that in order to get the things I want most in life (not just in relationships) takes an amount of risk.  If we play it safe all the time, we'll never get hurt, but life would be bland.
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i think everyone goes through that stage but usually when they're younger and only for awhile, you know? just try and remember that the world never revolves around a single person. psychologically, we are prone to think everyone is always focused on us, but in reality people have their own lives to worry about. do you constantly make fun of other ppl in your head? probably not. you have other stuff to do. so it's the same w/ other people. other things are more important to them. if this doesn't get better for you though, i would seek a professional. this sounds like a very consuming problem. good luck :)
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You are not a loser, you need a hug though. I am 24 myself and trust me you are not the only 24 yr. old who is going thru things. I am currently living back at home and I didn't want to but it's a roof over my head and I'm still alive. If you are really against the situation then you should be doing everything you can to get out of that situation, or else it's pointless to complain. As for the friend you lost, you never lose a real friend, there may be some seperation needed to sort out feelings and to clear your head but if it's a real friend they will come around, if not, what else can you do put pick up the pieces and keep on moving, life goes on you know. You seem to have just hit a rough patch in your life where everything is just going wrong, but it will get better. I don't know if you are religious but God has a way of working things out.  Maybe you should try having a different outlook on life and yourself. A young lady or woman doesn't typically go for the guy who is always down on himself and who THINKS he's a LOSER. If you think that why should anybody else think any different? You have to get some confidence in yourself, have a life self-pride. Be proud of who you are and what you have, alot of people have far less or nothing. When life gives you lemons make lemonade. By that I mean make the best of and try to see the silverlining in every situation, whether it's good or bad. Don't sit around being envious of what others are doing or what they have, because I'm sure it took time and effort on their part to get whatever they have, but go out and get your own, your way. You can only be yourself, definitely not your sisters, they found their way, so you have to find yours. You still young, remember everyone does things differently and in their own time, so stop being your own worst critic. All the best.