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I'm 16 and I realized a few days ago that my parents are triggering my depression. Every time I've self-harmed and both times I attempted were after huge arguments with them. Almost every time I talk to them lately I feel worthless. They're emotionally abusive but play themselves out as the victims and yell at me. I don't know what to do. I can't live like this anymore. I know that if things stay like this, I'll kill myself, and at the moment, that's not what I want. What do I do?
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Ik in the moment it feels like everything is crumbling around you, but just remember that everything will pass. ik it seems counterintuitive saying that, but it truly will pass. think towards the future and future goals you want to accomplish, like going off to college, traveling, doing something you’re passionate abt. If you don’t think you have any hobbies or anything to be passionate abt, find something!! read, take a strole, I heard exercise is great at clearing the mind!!!! You can’t change others, but you can change the way you think
Replythey sound immature. just try to keep away from their tantrums and abuse as much as you can. look forward to the day you can be on your own and think about what/how your life would be if you needed to cut them out of your life when you become an adult. you don’t want to alienate your own blood and family unless it’s necessary. they are a part of you and always will be.
ReplyBecause you are 16 and still living at home they see you as a child and of course think that they know better. They don't realize that you are developing opinions of your own that are contrary to theirs. They expect you to obey them as though you are a child but you are no longer a child and even though you are not yet an adult you are maturing into one. You should explain this to them but they will still most likely treat you like a child anyway. It is disrespectful to speak back to and argue with your parents but they are stuck in their ways and you might have to put up with this until you leave home. Agree with them and be obedient until you leave.
ReplyFind things that make you happy, it will get better
Replyjust remember bad feelings are temporary, you aren't going to feel like this forever, keep looking forward to your moment of peace, 16 is close to being able to be your own person just hang tight!
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