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Trapped and Alone

Jacob101Jacob101 Posts: 687 Incredible Poster
I dont even know why im writing here but i need to get this all out - i am so upset and feeling so low right now, i feel trapped and that i can't be the real me - im still hiding everything from my parents in fear of upsetting them which i really dont want to do. I just want everyone else to be happy but pretending and acting is making me slowly fall apart - i feel trapped within myself and like i can't be me.

Sorry in advance to whoever reads this - im sorry for wasting your time
''You were in the wilderness
Looking for your own purpose
Then you became a butterfly, a butterfly
I knew you always would''

- James Arthur (YOU)

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    louisa982louisa982 Posts: 294 The Mix Regular
    Hiya jpeople!

    It sounds like your having a really tough time right now. I'm so glad you posted on here tonight though! And you arn't wasting anyone's time either. What are you doing differently that isn't being your real self? Are you afraid of what people might think or say? Dealing with parents is often a tough situation but i would say that they love and care about you and would want to know what is going on with your health they brought you on this planet to love, look after and care for you. You need to take care of yourself sometimes and make sure you are happy.

    Here are a few links to places where you can talk (though im sure you know all of them allready)

    Samaritans: http://www.samaritans.org/
    7cups:http: //www.7cups.com/
    childline:http: //www.childline.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
    get connected: http://www.getconnected.org.uk/?gclid=CPjm9vWElMwCFcE_Gwod1zYH_A
    group chat: http://www.thesite.org/chat/live-chat

    Take care

    louisa
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    Jacob101Jacob101 Posts: 687 Incredible Poster
    Thank you Louisa - i just feel like crying but i cant show my real emotions in this house, both my parents dont even believe in and care about mental health so i have completely no support from them which is incredibly hard - when i talk about my depression to them its like they completely ignore me or they say Jess, please be quiet because you look fine, stop moaning and being so selfish.




    louisa982 wrote: »
    Hiya jpeople!




    It sounds like your having a really tough time right now. I'm so glad you posted on here tonight though! And you arn't wasting anyone's time either. What are you doing differently that isn't being your real self? Are you afraid of what people might think or say? Dealing with parents is often a tough situation but i would say that they love and care about you and would want to know what is going on with your health they brought you on this planet to love, look after and care for you. You need to take care of yourself sometimes and make sure you are happy.

    Here are a few links to places where you can talk (though im sure you know all of them allready)

    Samaritans: http://www.samaritans.org/
    7cups:http: //www.7cups.com/
    childline:http: //www.childline.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
    get connected: http://www.getconnected.org.uk/?gclid=CPjm9vWElMwCFcE_Gwod1zYH_A
    group chat: http://www.thesite.org/chat/live-chat

    Take care

    louisa

    ''You were in the wilderness
    Looking for your own purpose
    Then you became a butterfly, a butterfly
    I knew you always would''

    - James Arthur (YOU)
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    Jacob101Jacob101 Posts: 687 Incredible Poster
    I CANT FUCKING DO THIS!!:banghead:
    ''You were in the wilderness
    Looking for your own purpose
    Then you became a butterfly, a butterfly
    I knew you always would''

    - James Arthur (YOU)
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    RavenclawRavenclaw Posts: 74 Budding Regular
    Hey Jess,
    That sounds really hard, I'm sorry to hear your parents aren't listening to you. Are you receiving any professional support (e.g, from a doctor, counsellor etc)? And if so, do you think your parents would feel differently if someone else could explain to them that mental health is just as real and important as physical health?

    You also mentioned feeling like pretending and acting is tearing you down. Keeping up a façade all the time must be really tiring, and that's completely understandable - we all need to be able to express our emotions, its part of looking after ourselves. Is there anyone else around you, other than your parents, that you might be comfortable speaking to about how you're feeling?

    Don't worry, you're not wasting anyone's time, we care about you and you're not alone. *hug*
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hi again,

    What's been happening recently, if anything, to change how you feel? Are you receiving any kind of support at all at the moment, no matter how small it is?

    Please be assured though that you are not trapped or alone at all and that, unfortunately, many of us are feeling this way, and more--I know that I certainly am and have so many reasons too, anyone no one cares...

    I understand that you do not want to upset your parents, and that is a good thing actually Hun, however they do say that the truth hurts. Maybe your parents will positively surprise you and be more supportive and understanding etc than what you may think?

    Stay strong...Things are and will continue to look up!

    Hannah x
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    Jacob101Jacob101 Posts: 687 Incredible Poster
    Thank you all for your support - i tired helping my friend as he is getting bullied at college and its come and hit me straight back in the face as obviously the bully now knows that i am trying to help my friend and he started bullying me - he kicked me on the leg and stole my bag and wouldn't give it back but when the teacher came over he acted like everything was okay and said that i allowed him to have my bag - COMPLETE IDIOT!! - I not recieving any support at all at the moment, i just text the samaritans all the time, they must be getting sick of me by now.
    ''You were in the wilderness
    Looking for your own purpose
    Then you became a butterfly, a butterfly
    I knew you always would''

    - James Arthur (YOU)
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    JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,312 Part of The Furniture
    Hey Jess,

    Just wanted to chip in and say that I actually don't think Samaritans are capable of getting sick of people. I went through a period of emailing them quite often with very long rants, and was in a similar kind of mindset, thinking they must be getting tired of my shit. But, looking back, it's quite literally and fundamentally what they're there for - to listen. :) Don't feel bad about using them for just that.

    Is there anyone else you could talk to at your college about what's happening with the bully (apologies if this has been asked, before) who might take you more seriously? I can imagine how frustrating it is being told you let him have your bag! :banghead:
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Sorry to hear about what happened in college, that's mot good at all.. How has college been since then?

    How are you feeling now Hun?x
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