Is it normal that i'm terrified of the future?

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Constantly worrying about the future, I'm so scared and indecisive (17 y/o)

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  • deepdankstickygoo
    8 years ago

    Anxiety it seems like.

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    • superanonymous
      8 years ago

      it is but I don't have time to deal with it now

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      • deepdankstickygoo
        8 years ago

        Well, hopefully you make time to sort things out because having a meltdown will force you to have no time for anything.

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        • superanonymous
          8 years ago

          I already have mental breakdowns along with migraines, quite often recently, but I can't find a quick solution to make it stop.

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          • Ellenna
            8 years ago

            There is no quick solution and how busy can you be to not seek help for your despair? Your choice: do nothing and it will get worse

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            • superanonymous
              8 years ago

              I don't have time because I'm already falling behind and my marks are dropping and if that happens I might lose my scholarship. And if my marks drop too much I'll lose my internship opportunity then I won't have an impressive CV for universities

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  • IMissMary
    8 years ago

    You should be scared because at some point in the future you are dead. You might not know if anything else is true but this one thing is 100% true.

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    • superanonymous
      8 years ago

      death isn't scary, being unsuccessful is

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  • Bigheart15
    8 years ago

    Is it normal, I worry all the time about the future, hope your ok

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    • superanonymous
      8 years ago

      thank you, same to you

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  • yourdeepestshame
    8 years ago

    Talk to a psychologist; you might consider medication.

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    • superanonymous
      8 years ago

      At what age are you allowed to take medication?

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      • yourdeepestshame
        8 years ago

        Any age. Many people with OCD and other anxiety disorders take medication in their childhood.
        Extreme anxiety can be crippling, it's not something to ignore.
        Talk to a psychologist and consider your options.

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        • superanonymous
          8 years ago

          As soon as I find the time to do so... But I'm going to have to do a lot of research about the medication before I take it because i've heard a lot of negative side effects of like antidepressants and stuff

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          • yourdeepestshame
            8 years ago

            SSRIs (Prozac, Zoloft, etc) tend to have relatively minor side effects, as far as psychoactive medications go.
            This type of medication is the most likely to be prescribed for someone in your situation.

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            • superanonymous
              8 years ago

              I doubt my parents are going to want me to take medication, they're really against it because they keep saying "its all in your head"... I think my mom is realizing that my stress is a problem because she wants to take me to a therapist but idk I really don't have time for all of this

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            • Ellenna
              8 years ago

              Some people have what they would consider major side effects from SSRI's: for example, deepening depression, lethargy and loss of libido. There's also the HUGE problem of psychosis if you come off them too quickly

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  • Tgs_I'm_a_big_douchebag
    8 years ago

    May I suggest electroshock therapy its worked wonders for me. I no longer have to wear the straight jacket, 24/7. Only half the time now.

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    • superanonymous
      8 years ago

      Hilarious. Your username is right though

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