Avatar Posted by happyhotlinker 395 days ago (Question)
I have been struggling with serious issues,ADHD, eating disorder, OCD, severe allergies, insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic pain. I am 21 years old. I am juggling full time college load and my job @ starbucks, as well as wanting to seriously get the control over aspects of my life and challenges that I am able to. It sounds like alot to me when I see it down on paper; but it IS what I have right now. I am living with my family which I have always hoped would beable to act as source of help and comfort. This has proven NOT to be the case. I am put down and abused. I feel like I wish I could go to sleep and never wake up. I'm about to break. My mother is the hardest on me. She is always angry and frustrated. They don't want to deal with my problelms. I feel like I shouldn't ask for help from other people b/c who, if not my parents, will be able help me get through this time. I feel like I need people. Any suggestions?


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Written by gimmeice 394 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Have you considered counseling? I find it very helpful in dealing with my issues. It is not wrong for you to ask others for help, it sounds like your family has problems of their own that they need to deal with. Is there anyway that you can get out of this situation? It sounds like you have your hands full, I hope that things get better for you soon.

Written by drjean 394 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

happy, that is a lot to deal with! It's great that you are seeking assistance. That's very mature to ask for help when you need it.

If you are in the USA, you can receive free help from the local hospital's social worker. They have great resources. Have you considered living on your own? There might be a way, or a place, for you to live outside of family.

Dealing with an abusive situation is of no benefit for anyone. You sound so strong, doing all that! You can contact the counselor at the college, and ask for help in figuring out what your options are.

Therapy is a great thing, if you can avail yourself of it. Going to college and working is tough, I know! But the rewards are great. See if you can find someone (counselor, psychologist) who will help you to manage stress better. We all have much on our plates, learning to balance those plates is important. And yes, ask for help!

best wishes

drjean

Written by Clyde 386 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Glad to hear that you are going to college and working. I am happy that you are working so hard, because you are not giving up there.

Counseling is not giving up either.

Ask for as much help as you need!

Best,

Clyde


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