Patrified

Mad Dps · 01-01-2009, 07:33 AM

Im so scared of growing up! Like i want to go back to when i was in school and only 14teen....Am i weird? Dose anyone else have the same feelings? Like i get really nervous or scared when i have to do anything that involves

-getting a job
-Getting my license
- finding my own place

Am i really screwed up in the head?! I mean my mom told me a lot of people feel like this at first but they go away later on....I dont think those people are having the same fear of growing up like i am. Which i think a lot of it is i do have anxieties of big crowds or just talking to people i dont know...and my depression could be something to factor in there as well...I just wish i knew what i could do to stop this feeling of being so scared...Would it be smart to go to a doctor and explain this to them. I really do believe my self harm is triggered when i get so scared..because then i end up getting upset with myself because i start to think im so worthless and i wont ever achieve anything in my life...

Too Shy · 01-01-2009, 07:40 AM

That doesn't make you screwed up in the head. It's totally understandable to feel like that, they're huge decisions to make! Things like that still terrify me. And anxiety and depression can make it even harder to think about.

Do you think maybe you could try and speak to your doctor, like you said? It might be that they could refer you to a counsellor or someone who could help you learn to deal with the anxiety and the scared feelings you're getting.

Good luck/take care. :)

Mad Dps · 01-01-2009, 01:52 PM

Thank you! and im going to set up a appointment today.

fragile as glass · 01-01-2009, 06:04 PM

Its totally normal to be afraid of growing up. I was petrified of growing up and I was aware of those feelings from the age of 6! Not wanting to grow up almost killed me. I became anorexic because I didnt want a womans body and anorexia turns your body into a childs body, if that makes sense?

I am now 26 years old and I no longer have those feelings of not wanting to grow up. I can now see the good points and 'perks' of being an adult. If I can change my views, thoughts and opinions then anyone scared of growing up can. And I genuinely mean that.