Feeling sad, frustrated, and alone. What should I do?
I don't have all the answers but I think I can do better than Joey. Whatever else may be going on, you are unquestionably depressed and there are things you can do about this. Try not to worry about whether or not you are worth the trouble. You are, but depression makes you feel as though you are not. Therapy is an excellent idea; it can be very effective if you are willing to give it your best. If your current therapist isn't helping you even though you are trying, find a different therapist. Even if yours is competent, it's not a one-size-fits-all situation. Find someone you can work with and work with them. Same with medications: some can be very helpful but it's all trial and error. The right medicine for you should ease your symptoms with minimal side effects. Give it a little time but don't settle for less. There is a lot you can do outside of therapy and medication to help with depression. One of the best is exercise, enough to elevate your heart rate and breathing and to make you tired. I mostly don't like to take the trouble, and I understand if you feel the same but it is very helpful. Do what you can to stabilize your sleep patterns, diet, and recreational activities. All of these are keys to progress. Light exposure and fish oil capsules for Omega 3 fatty acids are definitely worthwhile. A multivitamin and mineral supplement is in order if your diet is less than ideal. The most important things under your control are your attitudes and your actions. Since you cannot directly control your feelings or the actions of others, these are what you have to work with. I use prayer too but I was slow to learn that prayer is not a substitute for effort. You may not be the one who got you into this mess but you are definitely the one who can get you out of it. Your home and family life sounds like quite a challenge, You must employ some combination of acceptance and change to set yourself free. The only one you can change is yourself,but your changes might require adjustments on the part of others. Reclaim your life and accept the help of others and it won't be long before you are able to give help as well as accept it. I wish you joy and peace.
Why does my dad treat me so cruel and how can i stop it?
People/parents tear you down to build themselves up- Think about this for awhile. Words are not said to help you at all. Its only a trick to make abusers/parents feel good. When people are sick they say mean things to feel better. This goes for people at school as well. Abusers use put downs, ignoring or hitting. You are tricked and thats why you feel bad. Abusers lie and have lies mixed with past truths other times. They have problems so its not your fault. Hurting people hurt others and were abused themselves. You are being abused. Divorce, father gone, abuse, ignoring can make children grow up with non existent so called "Mental Problems" or turn them into abusers. Abusive mean people often call you crazy or names of mental disorders to abuse you. The "Chemical Imbalance" claim is false. It has been thoroughly discredited by researchers. They "vote" to make it a disease.." Its total fraud" -- Dr. Fred Baughman Neurologist. It's okay to live away from abusers verbal or physical and cut them off. Dont speak to them. They will never change unless forced. Remember- Read 20 sites daily on Emotional Abuse- also Tell your teacher. God wants you to Forgive- which does not require talking to them- Call Child Protective Services transitional housing to age 21. State directory- http://www.findcounseling.com/journal/ch... Source(s): Experience seeing this work.. I have questions for you/talk for more help also.