Oh therapy can you please fill the void...? [Sorry for the cliche title]
Lately I've been having more issues with anxiety and depression than usual. Lately it's been increasing and I get frequent bouts of mood swings sometimes set off by absolutely nothing...my thoughts of suicide have also worsened.
But my previous encounters with therapy and such have left me with a sour taste in my mouth. One refused to look deeper than the fact that I'm adopted even after I insisted that that was the least of my problems. The other insisted that my mother be present and let's say that did not end happily.
It just is a conflict in my family because my parents' philosophy on mental illness is "all you kids need is a good ass kicking and you wouldn't have all of those problems...we didn't have that shit back in my day"...like how am I supposed to be open with my parents after they say that kind of stuff?
So now I feel trapped...I don't feel like I can talk to my parents about my problem but it's just been getting so bad...I really don't know what to do
But my previous encounters with therapy and such have left me with a sour taste in my mouth. One refused to look deeper than the fact that I'm adopted even after I insisted that that was the least of my problems. The other insisted that my mother be present and let's say that did not end happily.
It just is a conflict in my family because my parents' philosophy on mental illness is "all you kids need is a good ass kicking and you wouldn't have all of those problems...we didn't have that shit back in my day"...like how am I supposed to be open with my parents after they say that kind of stuff?
So now I feel trapped...I don't feel like I can talk to my parents about my problem but it's just been getting so bad...I really don't know what to do
If you can't talk to your parents is it possible for you to find another adult to whom you could talk, like a friend's mum for instance, someone you know to be fairly liberal in their perspective? I would suggest a friend your own age but to be completely honest I don't think you will get the support you are truly looking for. Teens just seem to be a little too wrapped up in their own problems to really take the time, especially if all you need is someone to listen and not necessarily offer advice.
Grandma, November 4th, 2008 at 01:59:54am
I feel the same way. Parents just don't understand. But trust me, teh suicide thing never works. It's not gonna make em understand, and the only thing that'll change is that you'll be dead. Idk if that makes much sense, but a good punch in the face ought to set your parents straight. Let em see how they like it.
And see if there's anyone else you can live with. Lord knows I've tried.
PCG, November 3rd, 2008 at 10:51:43pm