I think I'm far gone and will soon have a phychotic break

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I think I'm mentally destroyed. Like severe, severe, depression and anxiety. Anyone else here struggling with this? I haven't gone to a doctor for it but I think I will soon enough have a mental breakdown and call an ambulance. What should I expect at a mental hospital? I think that's where I'm going to end up very soon
 

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No, I am depressed and anxious for no reason. But my severe balding plays a small part
There is always a reason. You create all your thoughts. I think you suffer from BDD and self image problems and have low self esteem. What do you tend to think about the most? Your hair? Do you find yourself comparing yourself alot with your peers?
 

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There is always a reason. You create all your thoughts. I think you suffer from BDD and self image problems and have low self esteem. What do you tend to think about the most? Your hair? Do you find yourself comparing yourself alot with your peers?
My entire story started with severe BDD at the end of 2019 (compounded with accutane hairloss), this started severe depression and I only got over the BDD at the end of 2020. However the depression completely flunked my college grades. So now I'm depressed because my grades are failing, and I'm stuck in a feedback loop of being giga depressed because my grades, which in turn causes them to drop even more.

So I'm basically depressed about my grades being so low, but the depression + rotting just lowers them even more because I have no motivation to even get out of my dorm bed. I think I'm just a lost cause and college isn't for me. It sucks because my highschool grades were very high and I had a good SAT, yet I'm failing every single class this semester because my mental state is trashed. It's so bad to the point where I won't even open my school's email because of all the missing work stuff I will inevitably see. So I just don't open it.

I'm living in a kafkaesque mental state where I feel everything is out to get me. And it's all going to hit a breaking point within this week because my parents will start questioning how I did this semester. So I'm suicidal because I see no way out of this situation. I think into the future and see nothing, like my brain can't come up with a viable option to get me out of this. The only thing I can think of is to admit myself into a phych ward so I have an excuse for my complete failure this year at college. Or I just commit suicide. That's seriously the only 2 options I have. And I'll have to choose which decision very soon
 
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You should seek help and perhaps speak to a psychologist linked to your college. Your grades are failing because you have mental health issues, and you should deal with these issues. And you should not be ashamed about having mental health issues, but confide in someone.
I hope you are not really considering suicide: it’s a drastic and final solution for a temporary problem.
 

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You should seek help and perhaps speak to a psychologist linked to your college. Your grades are failing because you have mental health issues, and you should deal with these issues. And you should not be ashamed about having mental health issues, but confide in someone.
I hope you are not really considering suicide: it’s a drastic and final solution for a temporary problem.
Yes I'm seriously considering suicide but it's out of a logical standpoint rather then emotional. I mean, I've seriously destroyed my future self and it's all going to come tumbling down very soon
 

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Yes I'm seriously considering suicide but it's out of a logical standpoint rather then emotional. I mean, I've seriously destroyed my future self and it's all going to come tumbling down very soon
No you haven’t destroyed your future self. You can still work on your problems, and having bad grades is not the end of the world, even if it feels like that to you now.
If you are considering suicide from a logical standpoint, perhaps you should also logically consider the impact this would have on your parents, friends, relatives..
 

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Yes I'm seriously considering suicide but it's out of a logical standpoint rather then emotional. I mean, I've seriously destroyed my future self and it's all going to come tumbling down very soon
Your third option is to actually tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth( hopefully you are being truthful to us) to your parents. Let them know that right now college is not for you. It is not always for everyone. Also let your parents know your true mental state. No parent wants to deal with a child that commits suicide. They would much rather deal with an honest child who is not afraid to ask for their help. They would rather have you alive than dead no matter how bad you fail.

And I can tell from your posts, you have not overcome your BDD. I know the behavior as I live with it every day. You can't cure it. You can suppress it or numb your brain with drugs, but you can't get rid of those thoughts. Jordan Peterson said it's best to compare your former self to your current self and try to become the best version of you. You still have plenty of time to do that and there will always be a learning curve when you try. You have to know you will fail at times but use those lessons to do it better the next time.

I normally don't always pay attention to all the posters on here as I think they are not worth my time. You stood out because I can tell you were smart and it does not surprise me you did well in high school. I know what its like living with acne as it destroyed my youth as well. Luckily I did not pay attention to my hair like you did or I probably would have been just like you and failed out of college.

As @justinbieberscombover said, those looksmax sites did a real number on your mental state and brainwashed you into believing unless you have top tier genetics, you will fail in everything you do including relationships with women. And I can tell from your posts, you have some built up resentment towards certain type of women. That is what you learned from those sites. Some of it might be true but not all of it. There are exceptions in life. I used to read looksmax type sites out of curiosity and because some people had links on here in their posts and used to say wow I used to be these guys and realized they were right in the sense looks do matter but what else matters. And come to realize it's what comes out of your mouth that really matters. And what you accomplish in life that will change other people's life in a positive way will matter even more. Steve Jobs would be a very good example. He changed the world with Apple with the iPhone, the iPad, iPod, and Mac Computers. He was never a chad.

Look at how some youtubers are making millions of dollars off people who are afraid to do what they do. I can't believe how many people throw alot of their hard earned money at these youubers while they are videoing themselves playing a video game. Don't get me wrong, I loved playing video games. It was a great escape but for me I lost interest in stuff like that because there are way more interesting subjects online and on youtube that will enhance my life more than watching some dude play a video game. The most popular youtubers tend to be train wrecks because we love watching people fail as long as it is not you. Or we enjoy watching people who can do outrageous feats the average person cannot do. I love watching magicians. I only wish I could do stuff like that.

I told you before, I see alot of potential in you. If I can see it, others can too. Just please get help now and the first move is to confront your parents. Obviously you care deeply about them or you would not care what they would think if you fail out of college.

Psychologist and Psychiatrists are not for everyone but unless you can do it all by self help and self talk( I was able to and had my parents support as well) then it's the only option at this point. I don't think you have any other option.
 
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What should I expect at a mental hospital? I think that's where I'm going to end up very soon
Depends on where you live. Probably medication to calm you down and some childish free time activities. Later on bonding and potentially mating with other inmates. It's not that bad.
 

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I am, and that makes me happy and fulfilled. I would advise you to do the same(chase what makes you happy). There is no virtue in suffering for others. Live for yourself.
I don't want to neet because I would feel like sh*t. But how do your parents react to your situation? Do they not care enough to kick you out?
 

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I have been feeling depressed lately as well due to hair loss. No one thinks I'm balding but I am definitely at the early stages. I have 1 temple that is noticeably getting worse at certain angles but I have ok cover game to compensate.

To make things worse the only treatment is finasteride and you read on here, r/tressless, and other forums about side effects. Some even saying it did permanent damage so of course you are scared of treatment. On one end you have people screaming to start asap and on another you have people saying it is poison. I don't know what to believe anymore. I have consultation with an endocrinologist next Wednesday. I think these people should be giving out finasteride not these dumb dermatologists. I'll ask for blood work and details on blocking 5ar. I have a feeling they are going to discourage me from using it. But I keep asking myself why would the fda not only approve it past phase 3 but keep it available during phase 4 (post approval studies) if the drug was so dangerous.

I also get angry when I read about how balding is stigmatized, yet it isn't anyone's fault. And it makes me furious that over the last 20 years since finasteride was created there have been no efforts made to create a topical anti androgen like ru58841. Ru58841 wqs ditched inexplicably. Furthermore these balding treatments were found by accident.

Also I was out one day at the mall and I noticed some woman looking at me and smiling and I was just miserable because I knew that if I lose my hair I might lose that treatment.

I had a dream last night that I had a bald spot in the back the size of a golf ball and everyone told me to shave my head and I shaved all of it off. I woke up miserable. I was using sleep to get relief from my depression and now I can't escape it.

I think there should be a balding support group. And no, not bald cafe who says just shave it. I mean like people actually meet to discuss their hair loss and depression.
 

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I have been feeling depressed lately as well due to hair loss. No one thinks I'm balding but I am definitely at the early stages. I have 1 temple that is noticeably getting worse at certain angles but I have ok cover game to compensate.

To make things worse the only treatment is finasteride and you read on here, r/tressless, and other forums about side effects. Some even saying it did permanent damage so of course you are scared of treatment. On one end you have people screaming to start asap and on another you have people saying it is poison. I don't know what to believe anymore. I have consultation with an endocrinologist next Wednesday. I think these people should be giving out finasteride not these dumb dermatologists. I'll ask for blood work and details on blocking 5ar. I have a feeling they are going to discourage me from using it. But I keep asking myself why would the fda not only approve it past phase 3 but keep it available during phase 4 (post approval studies) if the drug was so dangerous.

I also get angry when I read about how balding is stigmatized, yet it isn't anyone's fault. And it makes me furious that over the last 20 years since finasteride was created there have been no efforts made to create a topical anti androgen like ru58841. Ru58841 wqs ditched inexplicably. Furthermore these balding treatments were found by accident.

Also I was out one day at the mall and I noticed some woman looking at me and smiling and I was just miserable because I knew that if I lose my hair I might lose that treatment.

I had a dream last night that I had a bald spot in the back the size of a golf ball and everyone told me to shave my head and I shaved all of it off. I woke up miserable. I was using sleep to get relief from my depression and now I can't escape it.

I think there should be a balding support group. And no, not bald cafe who says just shave it. I mean like people actually meet to discuss their hair loss and depression.
I don't mean to be cynical but will a Hair loss forum like this do? I think this place is a good start for you and the OP. I am a big fan of group therapy. I think it's great that the OP has other people around his age to talk to on here about depression and anxiety in general. This place has really helped me grow and become a better version of myself. Hopefully, it can for you and the OP.
 
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I have been feeling depressed lately as well due to hair loss. No one thinks I'm balding but I am definitely at the early stages. I have 1 temple that is noticeably getting worse at certain angles but I have ok cover game to compensate.

To make things worse the only treatment is finasteride and you read on here, r/tressless, and other forums about side effects. Some even saying it did permanent damage so of course you are scared of treatment. On one end you have people screaming to start asap and on another you have people saying it is poison. I don't know what to believe anymore. I have consultation with an endocrinologist next Wednesday. I think these people should be giving out finasteride not these dumb dermatologists. I'll ask for blood work and details on blocking 5ar. I have a feeling they are going to discourage me from using it. But I keep asking myself why would the fda not only approve it past phase 3 but keep it available during phase 4 (post approval studies) if the drug was so dangerous.

I also get angry when I read about how balding is stigmatized, yet it isn't anyone's fault. And it makes me furious that over the last 20 years since finasteride was created there have been no efforts made to create a topical anti androgen like ru58841. Ru58841 wqs ditched inexplicably. Furthermore these balding treatments were found by accident.

Also I was out one day at the mall and I noticed some woman looking at me and smiling and I was just miserable because I knew that if I lose my hair I might lose that treatment.

I had a dream last night that I had a bald spot in the back the size of a golf ball and everyone told me to shave my head and I shaved all of it off. I woke up miserable. I was using sleep to get relief from my depression and now I can't escape it.

I think there should be a balding support group. And no, not bald cafe who says just shave it. I mean like people actually meet to discuss their hair loss and depression.
FDA approval doesn't mean much to me since they approved PRP injections and laser helmets as legit male pattern baldness treatments.
 

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FDA approval doesn't mean much to me since they approved PRP injections and laser helmets as legit male pattern baldness treatments.
Those I think are fda cleared. Big difference. Fda cleared means it won't hurt you but it won't necessarily help you. Fda approved means that the product is going to provide benefits that outweigh the risks.
 
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