[The Madcap]

So, I’m a 21 year old male. I’ve been dealing with mood swings and stuff ever since I was about 16. At first I thought it may just be because I was going through puberty, but I am now 21 years old, and I feel like nothing has changed. A little background on what I AM diagnosed with. I’m diagnosed with ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. So a little about my symptoms. They started during the beginning of high school. I would feel alienated by my friends because they wouldn’t pay attention to me. I’d try and get their attention by talking but they shrugged off what I would say, so I’d just leave them and listen to music and be angry and sad. I felt like I was just a stray puppy dog following them, and I hated that. I felt like such a burden. My emotions got so bad, to wear the teachers from all my classes, including my councilor had to have a meeting with my mother and step dad. When I got into senior year, it had gotten even worse. I felt so alienated and like such an outcast, and at that point I just hated everyone. One thing I recall is that I hated when people would look or stare at me, it made me irritable and gave me anxiety. In class a teacher called on me, and this girl sitting in front of me actually turned to look at me, which, in turn, infuriated me to the point of me cussing the whole class out and leaving. Also during some classes I felt restless and couldn’t sit still in my seat, I’d ask to use the restroom but would eventually just wonder around the halls listening to music, avoiding the SRO. I liked the thrill I guess. I guess after high school I thought these irritability, restlessness, sensitivity would go away, but it has just gotten worse. Some things that irritate me, is plans changing, not being the center of attention (that one is a HUGE one) I know it sounds so self centered I remember this girl I liked, who I was really good friends with, made this list, and in it there was “who is my best friend?:” and it was some other guy and I was inferiorated. I had a full on mental breakdown and was depressed all day. It’s weird, my emotions can change so fast. One moment I’ll be so happy, feel on top of the world, feel “attractive” then I’ll see something like that and I’ll be irritable and depressed and my self esteem will be next to nothing. Also I hate being humiliated or criticism in general. I get angry, and I mean angry. I’m also a really shy introverted person though. I like writing poems, songs, stories, playing guitar and all that jazz. I love drawing and could draw for hours without getting tired. Also I notice when I’m listening to music I rock back and forth. It’s very soothing to be honest. I also I’m a coffee addict. I could easily drink 6 or 7 cups of black coffee a day. I feel as if I almost have to. Also one more thing, I can sense peoples emotions, which is weird. Like if someone is sad or angry I can sense it and it like really effects me..

[TuscanSicilian]

Well madcap, except for venting your symptoms you don’t describe any mental health interventions. Seems like you’ve been diagnosed w/ ADHD, GAD. What kind of treatments are you presently undergoing? Medications given to you by a mental health provider? One-on-one counseling? Are you an alcohol substance user/abuser?

[reb569]

Have you seen your doctor about this? You should have a full physical to see if there are any medical reasons for this. Then, from their, possibly see a therapist. While this could be a result of ADHD and GAD, there could be other things going on.

Are you on meds for the ADHD and/or GAD?

[The Madcap]

Originally Posted by TuscanSicilian

Well madcap, except for venting your symptoms you don’t describe any mental health interventions. Seems like you’ve been diagnosed w/ ADHD, GAD. What kind of treatments are you presently undergoing? Medications given to you by a mental health provider? One-on-one counseling? Are you an alcohol substance user/abuser?

To answer your question and the one below, I’m currently not on any medication, and I don’t do drugs, and don’t drink often. The last time I had an alcoholic drink was over a week ago. I just am always angry all the time, or happy or depressed and paranoid/jealous. It’s either one of those feelings. Especially my anger, it’s getting so bad it scaring my girlfriend and my mom.

[avlady]

you should see a doc they could help you. About drinking coffee, i also need alot of it every day, but i will admit it causes problems sometimes, like i get aggitated easily if i had too much. I heard the cure to bring you off a coffee high is to drink warm milk. hope you feel better!!!