First of all thanks for the responses, I don't normally talk about myself to anyone family/friends included for fear of sounding like a whiny bitch, but this time thought what the hell
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Do you experience insane amounts of energy, or feel like you can't control yourself? It sounds a little like the mania phase of bipolar disorder.
Sometimes yes, I can get pretty hyperactive, I can't sit still, but on the plus side this sometimes makes me incredibly productive
It might be panic attacks or anxiety - which is also related to depression and bi-polar. I've dealt with panic attacks quite a bit. It starts in my stomach and then I get shaky. I feel like fight or flight... seriously the lyrics to Panic Attack are pretty accurate haha Caffeine and alcohol can increase anxiety, so if you say its after a week of partying, that may have an impact.
I was also thinking about the effects of caffeine and alcohol and whether or not it has an effect. I have discovered that caffeine seems to make the feeling worse and alcohol makes its better (probably due to it being a relaxant) - but it goes without saying I will never turn to alcohol to medicate.
While some people are making connections to psychological problems (which is likely), it's difficult to point out if there is a link to a specific psychological disorder given you did not say much about your current situation- lots of stress? any recent family problems? family history?
Generally speaking, it is known in the field of psychology that stomach "butterflies" are usually associated with anxiety and fear. The uncertainty of events can cause the person to sketch out many situations, and the desire to control every detail - in an "over thinker" like you - can drive one to anxiety and fear. However, it could as well just be some physical symptom rather than a psychological problem. Stomach problems that come and go are often associated with specific food that you might be consuming with regularity. Parasites that are present in water sources or salads for example. Don't rule out this option if you know you eat the same exact things every single day and if you know others with similar symptoms.
Once you figure the "source", you need to decide how you will deal with it. There is medicine for nausea and irritated stomach. Ondansentron is highly effective!!! But you don't want it to be in a glass prison. I also understand seeing a doctor/psychologist is not always convenient. But you don't want to be living with these butterflies forever either, so you will eventually have to do something. Good luck.
As far as my personal situation goes, I am currently studying for my last round of exams - the ones that will really count and decide whether or not i get into University and as an A Grade student, the pressure is on from myself, family, friends and school to succeed. I'm also battling with self-confidence issues, I recently started talking (on FB) to a girl at my school, we seemed to get along well, we share similar interests etc etc. However, I feel like I am messing her around a bit because I appear interested, then don't speak to her for a while because the shaking/butterflies intensifies if I even try to say 'Hey, how's it going?'. So, I have no chance of striking up a conversation in person...who am I kidding shes probably not even interested. Lastly, I often catch myself a million miles away, playing situations out in my head either from the past, the many ways in which the future could end up or the numerous 'how different would things be if I did/didnt do that'. 'Carpe Diem' is a motto that I understand and I 'get' the various related lyrics from ACoS, and I would love to live by them but find it impossible, instead I find myself more in a 'this story ends where it began' situation
In terms of family issues, well, about 5 years ago, after 15 years of sobriety, my father returned to drinking. He suffered from numerous health problems that let him to taking extensive time off work and ultimately leaving. He became depressed and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and returned to alcohol to self medicate. So, hes been in and out of rehab ever since, stopping drinking for (at the most) only a few months at a time. He recently came out of rehab and sought more help with his medication while he was still sober. He was admitted to hospital so they could take him off the shit-ton of medication he had been prescribed and start over. He is back home now and seems good, but, he has returned to the usual sitting around all day doing nothing to keep himself entertained routine that ultimately ends in depression and further drinking - whether or not the new medication will have an effect, I don't know. I also lost both my grandfathers within a short space of time last year, one I barely ever saw, the other, one of the most influential/inspirational people in my life.
/whiny emo bitching
Feels good to vent for a change, sorry it had to be on here.
Carry on.
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