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Over reacting

I know this probably doesnt seem like a medical issue but it is pretty extreme so bear with me.

I have a problem with overreacting - seriously! i mean i get really really upset over tiny things and really depressed about nothing. for instance today my mum sent me a sketch pad to wear i am at uni as their are no art shops and it was the wrong one. and literally i had like a panic attack i burst into tears and couldnt think about anything else for the next 20 minutes or so. i felt like i wanted to scream and throw it out my window. im not hormonal cos im 18 and this is kindof a recent thing last year or so and ive had my far share of hormone changes. i dont understand whats wrong. i know im overreacting but i cant stop tiny things completely throwing me of course and making me ridiculously depressed.

Any one feel this way ever or have any useful ideas y i feel this way -
and telling me im a pathetic spoilt brat does not count as useful!!

Reply 1

33.33.33

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chel

I know this probably doesnt seem like a medical issue but it is pretty extreme so bear with me.

I have a problem with overreacting - seriously! i mean i get really really upset over tiny things and really depressed about nothing. for instance today my mum sent me a sketch pad to wear i am at uni as their are no art shops and it was the wrong one. and literally i had like a panic attack i burst into tears and couldnt think about anything else for the next 20 minutes or so. i felt like i wanted to scream and throw it out my window. im not hormonal cos im 18 and this is kindof a recent thing last year or so and ive had my far share of hormone changes. i dont understand whats wrong. i know im overreacting but i cant stop tiny things completely throwing me of course and making me ridiculously depressed.

Any one feel this way ever or have any useful ideas y i feel this way -
and telling me im a pathetic spoilt brat does not count as useful!!

sometimes i react in the same way to things. does this happen everytime a little thing happens? or does it only happen at certain times of the month, it could be mood swing related? seeing your GP is a good idea, they won't think it's silly, some people do genuinely have a problem with overreacting to things to it may be an idea to do that. perhaps you could also research on the internet for any advice on how to calm down or something. see if that helps :smile:

Reply 2

Talya

16

I feel like this at certain times of the month. The smallest thing will set me off and I will cry for half an hour.

Mental.

But people are used to it now and know it's not their fault, even though they hit me or stepped on my toe by accident :biggrin:

Reply 3

chel

OP

Its definately not a hormone or time of the month thing. its complicated as to why not but trust me.
I just dont get it. no one ever sees me like this because i tend to hide myself away. i just cry and cry and a get all twitchy.i got so pent up once that i ended up on the floor just balling. its ridiculous i feel so pathetic but its just that wen these little things happen it makes me just hate my life and hate myself for my reaction and then things just get worse.

Reply 4

Niaya

13

yer I do it all the time like if i ask my mum to but something and she doesnt i freak out

try bach rescue remedie i use it now when i have panick attacts and stuff it really helps - you get it in boots or health stores

Reply 5

Monkey_Maiden

11

Im like that a lot too esp earlier, my bf just told me on phone he might not love me anymore and he doesnt wanna come down to see me anymore, i just went hysterical at him :frown:

Reply 6

Enchanté

14

I feel like that sometimes i get easliy upset over simple things...but it is usually the tension and stress of school work and general things as well...but it could be a hormonal moment for you as well hunny xxx

Reply 7

xXMessedUpXx

15

Depression can make people short-tempered and over emotional. I've had it myself. A few weeks ago i was cooking a pizza and it burnt and i could stop crying :redface:

Go to the doctor and have a chat, they maybe able to advise you on coping methods/or prescibe meds to help with the anxiety

Reply 8

Gem

14

Sometimes when you have loads of stuff going on, you try really hard to keep it together then the tiniest thing will set you off and make it all fall apart! Did you have loads of other stuff you were worried about too?

Reply 9

MNBStyle

9

chel

I know this probably doesnt seem like a medical issue but it is pretty extreme so bear with me.

I have a problem with overreacting - seriously! i mean i get really really upset over tiny things and really depressed about nothing. for instance today my mum sent me a sketch pad to wear i am at uni as their are no art shops and it was the wrong one. and literally i had like a panic attack i burst into tears and couldnt think about anything else for the next 20 minutes or so. i felt like i wanted to scream and throw it out my window. im not hormonal cos im 18 and this is kindof a recent thing last year or so and ive had my far share of hormone changes. i dont understand whats wrong. i know im overreacting but i cant stop tiny things completely throwing me of course and making me ridiculously depressed.

Any one feel this way ever or have any useful ideas y i feel this way -
and telling me im a pathetic spoilt brat does not count as useful!!

Are you under alot of pressure at uni, or under pressure with anyother problems???
If so this is most likely the cause for your sudden overeaction to everything because basically if your under alot of pressure your going to have a short fuse to the smaller things.

Reply 10

Library

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chel

I know this probably doesnt seem like a medical issue but it is pretty extreme so bear with me.

I have a problem with overreacting - seriously! i mean i get really really upset over tiny things and really depressed about nothing. for instance today my mum sent me a sketch pad to wear i am at uni as their are no art shops and it was the wrong one. and literally i had like a panic attack i burst into tears and couldnt think about anything else for the next 20 minutes or so. i felt like i wanted to scream and throw it out my window. im not hormonal cos im 18 and this is kindof a recent thing last year or so and ive had my far share of hormone changes. i dont understand whats wrong. i know im overreacting but i cant stop tiny things completely throwing me of course and making me ridiculously depressed.

Any one feel this way ever or have any useful ideas y i feel this way -
and telling me im a pathetic spoilt brat does not count as useful!!

Do you do any sports? They might help take your mind off work.

Reply 11

Niaya

13

Library

Do you do any sports? They might help take your mind off work.

plus sports and choc release natural endophins ( chemicals which make you happy i think)
but unlike choc sports lets you meet new people and keeps you fit - plus if your focusing really hard on the activity your doing you wont think about anything else

Reply 12

chel

OP

Yeah i do sports and stuf. and i also have a good group of friends and loads of lovely ppl around me and a loving family etc. i have a few problems in my life but i dont really see them as linked... arg its so ridiculous its started happening more and more. ive had problems with eating in the past and i used to react this way when i felt panicky about having to eat food or something in my meal 'plan' going wrong but now im sort of past that so my panics are generally completely unrelated to food.

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