what do you do if your family is pushing you to the limit
Question Posted Saturday March 31 2007, 9:46 pm
okay my family is pushing me to the limit i run away get the cops called on me and i might start cutting i don't want to but it is so hard not to what do i do?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Families? angNICOLE answered Sunday April 8 2007, 12:15 am: i really think that at first, you shoudl identify the problems that your family is doing to make you so upset. after you identify exaclty what is bothering you, i think you should reallytalk to them about it. family counseling may seem corny but, when people are cooperative, can really work (i've done it several times) try to work out compomises with your family; example: if you do X amount of work around the house, you will get X amount of money for your work, or if you get X amout of good grades, you can get X amount of extra privledges. honestly, words can solve a world of problems: TALK, there's really nothing you can lose.
BitsandPieces answered Sunday April 1 2007, 12:14 pm: You are looking for a release for all this stress and pressure you are under. That is okay, but cutting is not a healthy release. Find a way to get out some of the heavy crap that is hurting you on the inside without hurting yourself on the outside. You have real pain that is being ignored and this is why you want to give your pain visible validation even if you are the only one that sees it. Yes, I understand that right now it seems like your only option. It is not. Are you alone? Start connecting with some people that you can openly talk with. Are you being hurt at home? Tell an adult at school or call authorities. Is there something that has been burdening you that you have not been able to express? Tell me, tell a friend, tell anyone you trust...just get it out. Write and write and write. It can be a release for the pain the confusion the anger the frustration. Know that you are not alone. You are important. You won't be in this situation forever, although it seems like you have been. Hang in there and don't give up. YOU must learn to love yourself and stop waiting around for others to rescue you or love you or see you or validate you or help you. YOU are worthy of love and respect and you will connect with others in your life who see in you what you see in yourself. Decide now, today, that you are strong enough to love yourself and connect with those that are positive in your life and for now, ignore any negative people that bring you down. Let their remarks bounce right off of you, because you know the truth about yourself and you are better than what they say. [ BitsandPieces's advice column | Ask BitsandPieces A Question ]
xojessii answered Saturday March 31 2007, 11:33 pm: don't cut.
try talking to a close friend or a counselor about your feelings and problems. it sounds dumb, but it will make you feel way better. i promise.
and if you don't feel like telling anybody about it that you know feel free to IM me on AIM at xoojessii.
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