Visit to Sydney

So this is just a short video of my friends and I departing Sydney and arriving in Korea, and a stop over in Singapore… Not much yet, just alot of things slammed together, because we were a little tired from the long flight… In Singapore, you see mostly everyone trying to get some shut eye in the terminal, we were all out of it… On arrival, our tour guide met us at the airport, and her name is Jade, and the bus driver was named Mr. Lee… So this was the first day, actually half a day, and we ate out at a Korean House with traditional Korean meals. They were the best meals, and I guess we were all hungry from the flight. There was also a pink punch, with cherry blossum shape fruit (not sure what it was…) it tasted really good!! Then at the Hotel, Koreana Hotel, we hanged with out onnie, Yujin. We ordered chicken, can you believe it, you can order chicken to the hotel, and was cheap, I mean really cheap. And we went to the convient store to buy Alcohol, we all chilled through out the night… But here it is… And there is more to come… Music Artist: 2ne1 Song: Don’t Stop The Music Entertainment: YG Entertainment Photographer: Lisa, Sarah, Sussan, Angie, Taylor. Camera Girl: Taylor

Question by .: Is this a mental disorder? Please help?

I’m a 14 year old girl living in Sydney, Australia. I grew up without extended family. When I was 4, my parents got into a argument with my Uncle because he was abusing his kids. Since then, I haven’t seen my Uncles, Aunties, Cousins etc etc. (My Mum’s side of the family lives in a different state to us – so it’s very rare that I see them – and my grandparents on that side are dead).

At the same age, my Mother lost two babies. As I got older, I started getting bullied and teased about my image (on a daily basis).

A couple of years later, my Dad moved out for 3 months with another woman. My Mother, Brother and Myself were left without finance, food, etc etc…My Dad came back and was drowning in his sorrow for leaving us and making that mistake…

My life was fairy easy going from then on, but it all changed when I got into high school. Since grade 7, I’ve been really anxious about people judging me.

In late grade 8, my house burned down. I lost almost everything. I lost my dog, which really broke my heart.

I went through a rough patch where my Family and Myself went without almost everything. We were sleeping in a car because we couldn’t afford a hotel. We were practically homeless.

Things started to get a bit clearer – upstairs was okay…My computer (that I’m on now) wasn’t burnt and such…

I started to pick up in my grades, got a good report card. (I’ve never been to a counselor before).

Then – in grade 9, my anxiety and depression built up to a stage where I would lock myself in my room and wouldn’t come out for days. One time, I didn’t go to school for 6 weeks.

I stopped going to school because I was so afraid, and so scared that people would judge me. I tried to commit suicide twice.

I had a lot of tension and still do. I started smoking Marijuana, which helped me become happier, it completely enlightened my mood. I was happy when I was on Marijuana.

But every time I’m off it, it seems as if the entire World’s on my shoulders. I’ve got to make all of these choices, but it’s almost as if I’ve got a phobia of being social.

Any ideas what this may be?…I only walk at night, I don’t go to the shops, I usually stay up all night and sleep during the day so nobody sees me.

Thanks in advance..Please don’t judge me because of what I’ve done…I make mistakes and I’m not perfect.

Best answer:

Answer by Chelsea
As this is effecting your life i would say you do have a mental illness but i don’t know what but even if i do give you some symptoms to what i think it might be it won’t be accurate as only a doctor can diagnose you and sorry to hear what you’v been through and i know it’s scary getting help but it does help so i think you should go to the doctors and explain what you have on here and they will get you to see a psychiatrist and give you the help you need, but remember with counsiling you have to tell them everything even if you think it’s embarassing because if not they can’t help you. The fact that you posted this shows that you have insight as to why your behaviour is abnormal and you can get help. But what ever you do try and avoid self diagnosing yourself as this will not be accurate and may stop you from finding out what you really have i have done this loaaaads of times and it becomes a pain in the ass. So just go to the doctors and explain the situation and hopefully you be better soon good luck adn hope this helps.

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