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What did i do
Just so angry, so angry. Substance abusers as parents. And its annoying, it really is. I'm not trying to complain but just so frustrating. And they thought it didn't affect me and my siblings. emphasis on "thought". They now know it is a big pain in our asses. They are just freaking out over everything. And as a 16 year old, they can still punish me. Which is unfair in my words since I am practically forced to grow up. They need to stop yellling at me, they need to give me my only freedom I have before I cut again.
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Sounds like you have alot of things you want to talk about. When you feel like cutting you may find it helpful to talk to someone for support. 2ndFloor is available 24/7 for you to address your thoughts and feelings. We can also help you and your family identify resources within your community that you may find helpful. You can also trying calling 1-800-DON’T-CUT, or visiting their website at http://www.selfinjury.com/ for more information. Some examples of things you can do instead of cutting are reading, exercising, watching a movie, calling friends, playing with a pet, coloring, writing in a journal, taking deep breaths, go for a walk, or listening to music. -
I am sorry that you're dealing with so much right now, but the fact that you reached out for help is really something to be proud of.
It definitely can't be easy having to rush growing up, and feeling as if your unfairly being punished.
The good news is that you mentioned you are 16, which means in 2 years you will be 18, an adult with the ability to pursue more independence if that is what you truly want.
Instead of cutting, you may want to ask yourself what are some things you enjoy doing that are not harmful to yourself or others?
For example music and art have been very therapeutic outlets for me in times of great stress. I also have written a lot when I felt depressed or angry and it helped tremendously.
Often times, thinking positive and making yourself laugh at something naturally aids in making you feel better too.
You can also check some of these websites out, they may be helpful.
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archive...your-emotions/
http://www.promises.com/articles/add...your-recovery/
http://theteendoc.com/parenting/5-he...skills-to-try/Comment
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Daughter of an Alcoholic
I am not sure if alcoholism is what you meant by substance abusing parent but in some ways I can relate. I am 18 years old and I have been dealing with it ever since I was a little girl. It is hard and at times I got angry acted in rage, and I got extremely depressed and i did cut as well. But I kept to myself. I came to college and decided things needed to change I cant live in this deep depression, so i decided to see a counselor. I have been talking to this counselor for 2 years and it is absolutely wonderful and I wish I had done it earlier. I have grown into a better person and have even spoke up to my mom as well on how I feel. And I think she may finally may be understand.
Dont cut yourself anymore hunn, keep going. Counseling is not bad I PROMISE, many have such a bad stigma about it, but it honestly saved my life. Your life is worth living.Comment
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