what is wrong with me?!!

<p>This is really complicated and long story, and I don't know if this is normal for me to feel this way or not.</p>

<p>Last year, I moved to a different state, different school, different neighborhood, different everything. I can't remember how it started, but I remember telling my parents in December when my brother took SAT that I felt lonely. I wasn't motivated anymore or focused; my grades dipped a little to more Bs. It was really hard for me to concentrate on things. I remember I kept daydreaming or playing the game of solitare, even though it was getting really really boring. It was normal for me to daydream, but last year, I was daydreaming most of the day like 99% (Okay, I can exaggerate, but you get the point). It was so hard for me to complete tasks, even easy ones. I withdrew myself from my family- I stopped being affectionate or talking at the dinner table. When I went to school, I smiled or laughed whenever I was with my friends. I thought I was just angry at my family or something. When I was at home, I was always in my room with blinds closed and little light-my mom always called me a vampire because I didn't like sunlight. Sleep? I slept a little bit, but I always woke up at 5 am and sometimes did nothing since. I rarely had crying spells; two times, my mom said hello to me when she entered into a room, I suddenly cried for no reason. Last year was awful for me; I had no self-esteem. I was cynical and had a negative perceptive of life. I think I had burnout or anger at my family, but my family thought I had mild depression or something. They wanted to take me to a psychologist, but I simply said no. </p>

<p>So, last summer, my parents had a serious talk with me. They told me to go outside much more often, interact with people more, and become more affectionate. Since I was always tired, I should drink caffeine. So, because I didn't like coffee or tea, I decided to drink soda pop every morning. Over the summer, my self-esteem increased a little bit. At the same time, I was still angry and bored of life. </p>

<p>When I started another year in high school, I felt better about life but still little angry. My self-esteem went up; I was motivated again and did very well in classes. I talked to my family more often. I became more alert, like I am back on the Earth. My soda pop became my best friend...I first drank it 2 times a day, then 3 times, and then 4 times. Eventually, I got leg cramps and headaches almsot everyday. So, I stopped, but then got bad headaches or felt really grumpy or sad the next day without consuming soda pop. Frustrated, I went back to 2, and stopped having headaches, even though I didn't drink water. I notice that I sometimes have mood swings. Usually I get little sad for no reason or just angry. Then, I drink soda pop; all of sudden, I feel happy again and little perky. Is this normal? I don't know what I am feeling right now. I feel little confused and lost. I also feel trapped. But then, later, I feel everything is great and awesome. Then, I go back to negative feelings. This keeps going on in one single day! What is going on?!! Do I still have negative emotions from last year?</p>

<p>It seems that you are still depressed without the 'proper' treatment. Have you talked to someone about your feelings? Caffeine is really bad for you. I heard that it can cause depression. Be careful!</p>

<p>You really should go to a doctor and have a thorough check-up. Tell the doc about your mood swings and your behavior last year. You could have a physiological problem that medication could help. </p>

<p>Soda really isn't good for you in large doses, especially if you don't also drink water. It can deplete your bones of calcium, among other things. The reason you feel happy for a while after the soda could just be a blood-sugar rush from the sugar. Low blood sugar, hypoglycemia, and other physical or hormonal imbalances can make for wide mood swings. </p>

<p>My bet is that you have some kind of physical problem, not a psychological one, and depression can have physical causes as well. See a doctor - no excuse not to!!</p>

<p>Yeah... You should probably see a doctor... Don't be afraid! They're there to help.</p>

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<p>I can't have depression because I don't feel like I AM depressed. I just feel angry and stressed. Maybe I am putting it out on wrong people like my family. If I am depressed, then I shouldn't laugh or smile when I am at school, but I do. This doesn't make any sense. Maybe I am just grumpy person at home and a happy person at school. Maybe I am angry at my family...</p>