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I can’t figure out if I’m bipolar, or if I’m normal, or if its low serotonin, permanent mental damage, or what the problem is. I took Ritalin for 8 yrs when I was in lower school. I also took ecstasy once or twice a month for about 2 yrs (this was 5 yrs ago).
(Present time: 8 yrs later) Right now I only drink socially and I go to the gym and do not take any medication.
I am always feeling up’s and down’s. The roller costar is not as severe at this exact moment, but in the past 2 yrs I always felt tired no matter how much sleep I had. I always put myself down. I waste hours of my free time thinking, almost in a daze without even relising how much time passed. Anything triggers depression for me. A song may come on and all of a sudden I’m so sad and think about how stupid my decisions were or that I’m good for nothing. I always am trying to find a sense of identity. I have little confidence in myself to ever find a husband (and for that matter even b/f).If I’m drunk sometimes I will get flash backs from a very bad night I had on ecstasy (5yrs ago) I think about suicide sometimes. Then on a completely different side I can feel very happy, going through the everyday routine of life.
I can’t keep this entire drama going. I want to feel happy and confident all the time like my other friends. Did the Ritalin contribute or the ecstasy or is there mentally something naturally wrong?
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