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writes:i used to be a pretty hyperactive person when i was younger, but as i've entered my teens, i never seem to have any energy. it frustrates me so much as i can't be bothered doing anything about it and feel so selfish and lazy, i try taking tablets to boost my energy levels and eating better food, but i can't seem to get into the routine.I'm always down and hurting myself as i know its all my fault why i have nobody to talk to and spend my life by myself and barely see any of my friends 'cause i'm so boring when with them as i'm not exactly what you'd call "fun". Its like i can never be bothered with anything, like talking to people. I'm pretty sensible and don't see the point in drinking for fun and wouldn't exactly call hanging around street corners fun like everybody else seems to.Each day i set a target to be happier and try a new start, but everyday i seem to fail.why am i like this?and does anybody know of any ways in which i can boost my energy to make my life actually seem worth living?thanks x Reply to this Question |
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reader, Kimaxsi  +, writes (5 May 2008):
Exercise, yeah its hard as hell to do when you are just drained but start gentle and increase, yoga works great. This will also improve your mood as wellEating healthy as you've said nuts are a good energy snack, the trick to an energy boosting snack is one with some protein and fat, stay away from the refined sugars. Eating frequent small meals, like every 3-4 hours will keep your energy levels stable and prevent your blood sugar from spiking. Staying away from the TV and the computer, yes they suck energy and if you have problems with Depression they make it soooo much worse, trust meGoing to bed early and getting your 8 hours or however much you need most people fall b/w 6-10 hoursTry power naps, which is a nap no longer than 30 minutesExpress yourself creatively, maybe take up a hobby if you don't really have oneGo outside get some sunshine and fresh air everydayStimulate your mind, study a new language, watch TED talks, something that makes you think and gets your wheels turningDoing something meaningful, volunteering, tutoring someone at school or starting up a study group something like thatStop popping energy pills it'll probably make matters worseDon't shut out your friends, talk to them do make time for them, and talk to people in your classes tooGood job not drinking and I seriously don't get the street corner thing eitherYou may be suffering from Depression, so may want to consider therapy, maybe stop by the school counselor. The low energy, the feelings of blah, the alienation from friends and lack of interest and such are dead giveaways
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reader, birdynumnums  + ♥, writes (5 May 2008):
 Hello,
You would be surprised by how normal you are. This sounds like what a lot of teenagers go through, and it's quite perceptive of you to recognise all of these patterns and the fact that it's related to your age. They have done plenty of studies that have proven that teenagers function better sleeping till late and working into the night and the wee hours, it's related to your growth patterns and hormones as well. A few Canadian school boards were considering changing their hours to accomodate this, but then you would all have half-awake teachers!
You seem more sensible than most of your friends if you don't think of drinking as a productive activity. Why not pursue something that really tweaks your curiousity or drives your passion a bit? It sounds like you might meet some friends that are more like-minded. Ask your parents if they would support a new hobby, whatever that might be. As hard as it might be, keeping a routine and getting a lot of fresh air and exercise will help with your circadian rhythm (look it up on Wiki). Right now, a lot of this is directly related to your age and rest assured, in time, you will grow out of it. Good Luck!
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