Is it normal that i think i have a mental disorder but think it doesn't matter?

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I have a (strong) feeling that I might have some sort of disorder. That being said, not the kind that would lead me to a killing spree or starving myself.

I don't know. I just sort of alternate between feeling extremely restless, hyper and angry (the anger has been VERY prominent as of late) to feeling sad, withdrawn and tired. (lately, I don't feel hungry either). Nevertheless, I can remain perfectly composed.

Even so, I feel like it's not important. I hardly pay attention to my feelings (much less act on them) and consider my mental state unimportant. It gets really overwhelming sometimes, but I feel like I HAVE to control it or I'm a failure (or weak). My family is great and sort of open-minded (that being said, they don't put much heed to mental disorders, either. Something about growing up in the old days when they whipped you for acting out a little).

I don't know if it's healthy, but somehow I don't care about my ultimate state of being. I feel like I SHOULD, though. Is it really that important to take care of my mental health? I sort of disregard myself. Why is it so important? I don't feel like I'll have a breakdown any time soon.

P.S. Could it be hormones? I am a teen after all. Still, it's been like this for about three and a half years. Could it still be hormones? I feel like it's not, though...

P.S.S The anger is sort of directionless. I feel sort of lost and frustrated about it. I don't take it out on anyone. I sort of just hold it in and tough it out. If I can't, I get angry at myself.

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  • MissClaire
    11 years ago | pl

    I think everyone has these feelings from time to time.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago | pl

    Perhaps Bipolar?
    You are a teen, that behavior is quite average for teenagers.

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    • taciturn
      11 years ago | pl

      Yep. Sounds just like bipolar disorder, but it also sounds just like any teen. I've been through the same thing and I'm sure most other people have too.

      You could talk to someone you trust or a professional about it, or considering you say it doesn't matter to you, you could just wait a few years until the hormones die down and your personality becomes more fully developed.

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  • Sabby
    11 years ago | pl

    I feel the same way

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  • sleepygirl101
    11 years ago | pl

    You're just a teenager, don't freak out about it. But if you really feel that you have a disorder, you should get checked out by a doctor. They could help you with any stress/problems you have. You should also talk to your parent/guardian/trusted adult to get their opinion. But I think it's just hormones.

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago | pl

    The only thing I can think is bipolar.

    I have most of these symptoms and I've manage to whittle my theories down to: Aspergers, schizophrenia, possibly bipolar, etc.

    I suggest trying to find a doctor that will believe you. Or it might be what happened to me: continuously getting worse and one minute people believe you, but then the next day they say don't believe you.

    I'm somewhat fine with my problems, but alas they're starting to make my life confusing and slightly disturbing. I would like to get diagnosed, I guess so people would believe my concerns, but I'm not taking any medication they prescribe to me!

    Please, see someone on this. I'm not saying that you'll do it, but one of the main things from bipolar and other emotional disorders is the risk of suicide. So, please be careful and stay safe:)

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  • myboyfriendsbitch
    11 years ago | pl

    Definitely sounds like bipolar, or maybe a hormonal imbalance. You may feel like you shouldn't have to do anything about it because its just who you are, but the truth is you could be happier. Maybe try meditating to find out who you really are. Just think about you're reactions and ponder the reason you react this way. if you do think you can do it alone, talk to you're doc about it, should it get too serious.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago | pl

    I agree with ItDuz, my brother has bipolar disorder and goes from those extremes. You may not think that it's important but it is.

    I would seek help before it gets worse.

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  • zchristian
    11 years ago | pl

    I have autism im just fine with it...

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago | pl

    everbodys got one cept me and my monkey ...see op youll be fine yr not too bad, ouch! that hurt ( bad monkey)

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  • graphite-stri
    8 years ago | pl

    While I voted for normal, it doesn't mean you don't need help. Definitely talking on here should be a step in a good direction.

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  • SolidSponge
    11 years ago | pl

    Many, many mental disorders have similiar symptoms to what you have described.

    Depression can also bring out symptoms like these and seems a more likely reason for why you feel like this.

    Just my 2 cents.

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  • BlkBrd
    11 years ago | pl

    I agree with sleepygirl101. Don't start diagnosing yourself with a serious disorder, such as BiPolar, until you've seen a physician. That being said, explaining to a doctor what's going on with how you're feeling emotionally can impact you just as weightedly as if you were complaining about a physical ailment. You might be a perfectly normal teenager. You might need your thyroid checked, or your glucose. Start with the little things and keep in mind that all teenagers go through at least a teeny bit of what you're experiencing. It's not abnormal. :)

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