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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, 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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