[Anotherguy99]

First time using these forums interesting enough. Nonetheless I am looking for some advice across the board. I'm a 17 year old male currently in 11th grade.

I find that I'm always distressed, rarely happy because I feel as if I'm not reaching my full potential and have a lack of purpose. I've been diagnosed over the years with ADD(no hyperactivity) Hypersexual symptoms, OCD, aspburgers, severe asthma (my oxygen levels have hit 87%)( brain damage?)before I went to the hospital, turned blue during a few febrile seazures, fell down a fight of 14 stairs when I was 12 months old and I apparently have bipolar otherwise not specified, with ultra rapid cycling (that abilify made worse and let to mood changes ever two hours or so.) I haven't been to school in two months, yet have been keeping up with my classes through tutors. I do have goals but my concern is that I will never be able to reach them. I days of brilliance and days where I feel like I'm fully autistic in a (non nonoffensive way) this has led me cram prospective projects when I have days of clarity. However I can never seem to finish what I start, I know I'm not normal and don't see myself going to college. I do realize that I must find a income that works for me in order to survive. Start ups or product licensing seem the most atractive to me. I trust people to much and I have been scammed a few times online because of it. My aspburger “interests” seem to be war, modern warfare from ww1 to present with a WW2 favorite, and guns(which is ironic as I have suicidal thoughts during my depressive episodes yet I would love to own an range of sks’s, mosin nagants, ect.) But beyond all else if I could focus I could have the world at my fingertips because I could follow through on a project or appointment, invest in innovative designs or become a landlord of millennial's in 60-120 thousand dollars In debt from earning a collage degree that no longer guarantees a job do to education inflation. But I just can't focus/stay motivated without losing interest the next day (although music can help me focus for short periods of time by tapping into anger and emotions and is by no means effective long term..) I'd like to put a label on it so I can attack and overcome it. So anyone got any ideas? And thank you for reading this long story of mine. Have a wonderful Christmas.

[Skeezyks]

Hello Anotherguy99: I'm sorry you are struggling with so many difficult problems. I don't know as I have any particular suggestions to offer you. However I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! I hope you find the time you spend here to be of benefit.

PsychCentral is a great place to get information as well as support for mental health issues. There are many knowledgeable & caring members here. The more you post, & reply to other members’ posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are social groups you can join & chat rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) Lots of great stuff! So please keep posting!

[shezbut]

Hello Anotherguy99,

to PsychCentral!

I am sorry that your physical and emotional health has been a struggle to gain control over. Of course, some ailments are more challenging than others...control often depends upon the time of year, stress levels, etc.

Have you gotten some things under control, while others are flared up? Does everything seem to be out of control at the same time? Or, have you not noticed any pattern/s? I am just curious, btw. I'm not a doctor or nurse, I just have illnesses of my own and have noticed patterns that I've fallen into.

It does not sound like you are working with a Therapist. Is that right? Have you ever considered going to a T, or are you unable to (due to financial reasons)? I ask because that would be the place to be diagnosed and you could then ask them what you can do to improve how you feel. At Psych Central, we can offer you our personal opinions and experiences. That may or may not be very helpful to you. If you are interested in people sharing, great. If not, that's okay too, I'd just recommend that you watch your wording carefully....to make certain that you express that you are not okay with reading excerpts of people's life stories in their responses.

That said, I hope that I haven't bored the heck out of you with my response! A couple of forums that may be helpful to you (that come to my mind, anyway) are Bipolar - Forums at Psych Central
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) - Forums at Psych Central
Health Support - Forums at Psych Central OCD and Trichotillomania - Forums at Psych Central

Oh yeah! Please don't forget to introduce yourself to PC at New Member Introductions - Forums at Psych Central and get a friendly hello from more of our community. More hellos=more ideas=more help! Win=win

Very best wishes to you, Anotherguy99. I look forward to seeing you around the community! Best wishes sent your way.