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Stress and Self sabotage
-overthinking to the point my head hurts
-unsustainable eating and sleeping patterns
-headache creeping up from my spine
-I hate the college I am in right now. I hate that I messed up the first time. I hate that I am still not giving my best, even in the last month
-self-sabotage, preparing for an exam for the second time after failing miserably, and still not giving my best, even though I want to so badly
-Friends say I zone out and forget things a lot
-Relationship with friends and family, highly critical, erratic, imagining arguments with them and crying
-Feeling like nothing is going my way, feeling very unlucky after unlucky coincidences
-hiding things from my parents
-body image issues, self-esteem issues, lack of self-confidence for the past 7 years
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I understand, all of this must be extremely tough for you to deal with all alone. When all the aspects of your life, including educational, social and personal are getting hampered, then it can become extremely overwhelming to find a way to get out of it or make it easier for you. You should try taking therapy to understand where all of these issues are stemming from and why is it that you tend to get lost and not focus either between friends or even while studying?
It can be very beneficiary for you to consult or a psychiatrist to help understand and deal with these problems, head on rather than continuously playing them in your head because of multiple thoughts that keep occurring.
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This sounds quite overwhelming, with overthinking, poor sleep/eating, low confidence, and difficulty focusing all happening together. These symptoms can have multiple underlying causes like anxiety, mood issues, or attention difficulties, and it’s important not to self-diagnose.
It would be best to consult a psychiatrist for a proper evaluation and guidance, as managing this on your own can make it feel more difficult.
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Dr. Riya Gangwal
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Indore
I can understand how overwhelming this must feel, especially at your age when there is already so much pressure around studies, expectations, and identity. What you are describing - overthinking, self-doubt, low confidence, zoning out, disturbed sleep and eating, and feeling stuck despite wanting to do better, often comes from a mix of anxiety and depression leading to low self-esteem. It can start feeling like “self sabotage,” but usually it is not lack of effort, it is mental overload and emotional exhaustion.
The good part is that this is very treatable. With the right support, therapy, and guidance, you can rebuild focus, confidence, and consistency step by step. You don’t have to figure this out alone. I also provide online consultation and therapy support, so you can reach out if you would like help in understanding this better and working on a structured plan to move forward.
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Dr. Md Arshad Ayub
Addiction Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Gaya
From what you’ve described—overthinking, headaches, disturbed sleep and eating, lack of focus, self-sabotage, emotional distress, and negative thoughts about yourself and your situation—it appears you may be experiencing significant anxiety with stress-related symptoms, possibly along with low mood or burnout.
This is quite common in students, especially after setbacks, but it should not be ignored as it can worsen if untreated.
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Your symptoms like zoning out, headaches, emotional instability, and self-sabotage suggest that you may benefit from professional help (counselling ± medication).
Early treatment can significantly improve focus, mood, and performance.
I would recommend a consultation with a psychiatrist for proper evaluation and guidance.
If you’d like a detailed plan or help with treatment, feel free to consult.
For appointment or guidance, u can msg on nine nine three one zero four five zero zero eight
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