Constantly worried

LegacyUser

I am really worried. I don't know what's wrong with me. I have become extremely worried about everything in my life recently. I have started worrying about things that I know are never going to happen and things that are impossible to happen.. I'm 19 and I don't know where this has come from. This isn't normal worrying as it's on my mind literally 95% of everyday. I've had a stressful summer but it hasn't been my most stressful. I had a fairly traumatic life growing up as dad was nearly always drunk and depressed. He is now just the latter and has been for a while so I don't know where this has come out of. How can I fix this and go back to normal. This has only been happening for about 2 weeks. Any advice would be great!

Mr. Incognito

Contact your gp. Might be a physical reaction to something

Stinjy

If you can write down what you're worried about bring them to someone you feel comfortable with and talk through them.. and someone you're most comfortable with may be a stranger -like a psycologist.. Even just trying to put a word on what you're worried about may help you to realise what is really getting to you most..

Merkin

You poor thing, that sounds awful. Please write down for yourself what a typical day is like, charting your anxieties, how you feel when you worry, log any stimulants or depressants you consume like booze or cigarettes and then make an appointment with your GP in the morning for a chat.

jopax

Hello, just want to say fair play to you for recognising that you do need some help.
At 19 you are only starting out in life and you already have great insight.
Again what the other poster said about going to see your gp is good advice. If your gp isn't very empathetic please find one that is, it will be a huge support to you.
You will be fine, I wish you all the best.

LegacyUser

Hi OP! I echo what others say and go to your gp. I know what it's like myself and your gp can help you with this.

In the meantime I have a great book that really helped me. I wouldn't usually be one for reading self-help books, but this was recommended to me by a friend and it really did help. It's called "how to stop worrying and start living" by dale Carnegie. It's years old, but the advice still stands today.

ahnow

Hi there,
I'd recommend you find a counsellor to talk to, or even alcoholics anonymous.
I went through something like that when I was around your age, I began to become a depressed and anxious person, but nothing had really changed, and it hadn't been the worst year in my life, so I couldn't figure out why it was happening. Looking back now, and this could well be what's happening with you, all these difficult things that we've gone through have a habit of catching up on us and coming back to us. At the time we just survived and had tunnel vision just looking forward and making it through, but as we get older then they catch up on us and need to be processed. Just because your father is no longer drinking doesn't erase what's happened in the past or what you've gone through.
Go to your gp and see can they recommend someone to talk to.
Or go online and see can you find someone yourself. Find someone that you click with, it might take a few tries to find a counsellor that suits you, but you'll be able to find what's at the root of your anxiety and it will help you to cope with everything better.
Best of luck to you.

Lou.m

I went through something similar with PTSD.

I think you need to talk to a pro.

What I will say is it does get better again...so I hope that gives you enough solace to get through.

It does get so much better.

Rubberchikken

Definitely find the time to talk to your gp.
You sound like you've gone through a lot in only 19 years but you need support to help get your life back on track and your gp will be able to advice you.

Al-anon could be a good place to contact too if you feel able.

Take care of yourself