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I feel there's something wrong with my head.

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mmusto20
mmusto20

Hello. I don't really know what to do or how to solidify a google search for my symptoms so I figured this may be my best bet. 

I am 18. So I have struggled with anxiety/depression since I was young due to being molested by my neighbor. This particular incident F'd me up for a while and the only reason I am including such information is in case of a possible connection to PTSD with my issue since I have been working through this subject in therapy. 

Basically, my symptoms are all over my body but now that they are strting to hurt my head I am concerned. Some odd things that have been happening to me for years/months are: hands and feet turning purple and numb, loss of appetite, extreme back and neck pain (it feels both muscular and skeletal in pain). For a few months now I have been feeling EXTREMELY depressed and anxious, to the point where i cry out of frustration at least once a day over it. I feel extremely disconnected from my life and the world around me. For the times when I am actually awake and mentally present, I harbor alot of anger and frustration. I have no reason to be upset, I am more than okay with all aspects of my life and if there are things I am not ok with I have already learned to accept them. 

However, I have been experiencing extreme heachaches that over power my entire head. I get tingling sensations on the top and towards the back side of my brain. When I stand it gets extremely painful to the point where I CAN'T stand. It feels like my entire brain is expanding and pushing against my skull. All I can do is squeeze my eyes and wait for it to pass. But my entire head feels negative. I don't know how to clearly explain it but it makes me want to crawl out of my skin because my entire head feels encapsulated in negativity (Not in thoughts, but as in physical harm).

Also I am experiencing sleeping problems with sleep paralysis and everything that has to do with it. I am completely afraid to sleep alone at this point. I sleep with my boyfriend every night and if he isnt home I have to sleep on the floor of a family member.

I feel terrible, miserble, and crazy and I know I shouldn't be feeling any of this as I am usually a smart, healthy, and vibrant person. However due to all of this I only can manage to do the bare minimum in school and work because It feels as if I can't push my brain that far. 

Any insight is more than appreciated. 

 

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  • Guest
    Guest mmusto20

    Posted

    oh my gosh, this ust be so hard, try going to a specialist and seek councilling

    and remember you are surrounded by people how love you so things will get better

  • chatty80600
    chatty80600 mmusto20

    Posted

    Hey mmusto20. 

    It could be that whatever you are experiencing is a result of hormonal shifts. I suggest you see a doctor and possibly a neurologist to help with the positional headaches you describe. feeling sad and lonely is another very common problem as a woman goes through hormonal shift during teenage years. Do seek help. It will get better. 

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