Possible sexual frustration?

[Brandon]

Hey everyone.

Quite recently I've been experiencing a very short temper and a fair amount of anger just in general. I'm a seventeen year old male and I have a number of different stressors ranging from activities at school and also in my personal life. School went out of session mid-December for winter break, and it's been nearly three weeks (I go back this Monday on the ninth). For a a good portion of break, I've been isolated at home with no company, and the silence drives me insane. I do go out often to exercise and workout, but my car isn't available to use for the duration of the vacation.

Anyway, I was wondering if it was possible for isolation to result in the increase of aggression. The reason I brought up sexual frustration in the title, is because I also haven't had any sex for a good number of months now, and that's been sort of a shock on my body as well. I understand that hormones play a huge role in this phase of body development, so teenagers tend to experience an excessive amount of mood swings.

Just recently within the past week, I met someone who I have an interest in and I'm still getting acquainted and such, but I noticed that when I have to wait long periods of time for a response to a text, or when I begin to feel the wrong vibe in a conversation, I start to get a little upset (I do well to contain myself though). By wrong vibes, I mean not getting a good positive feedback in response, or being unable to make any significant impression. Frankly, I've become very bored with self-masturbation, and I fear for my lack of patience. I'm trying to approach this issue as professionally as I can, but it's beginning to reach a breaking point. I'm starting to lose focus and interest in my usual activities, and I'm not performing as well as I should be in school. I've also noticed a fair amount of anxiety and depressing thoughts-- I'm terribly lethargic when I'm home alone day after day with nothing to do but Facebook and TV or video games. Exercise can only be so entertaining until I have to head back home to the same environment. It's difficult to explain the feeling, but it almost feels like pint up energy. I feel like I can just erupt at any moment. I'm trying the best I can to compose myself to this other significant person, but it's just moving very slowly. At least that's how it feels. It's only been roughly one week.

Any feedback would be helpful. Tips on new approaches or ways to relieve my stress would be absolutely delightful. Thanks everyone!

[Mr. Collieman]

I'm going through similar issues as you. I relieve the stress through exercise mostly. I walk twice a day and I play basketball several times a week. I think if your home life is stressing you out you should try to get out as much as possible. Hang out with your friends more often. Brainstorm fun activities that you can do with them. As for girls, I do not think I can help you in that category because I can't seem to get one to like me. I would suggest that you try to have as much fun as possible and try not to worry too much about the fact that you aren't having sex currently. Show girls that you don't need them to be happy and then they will come crawling to you.