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    Naz
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    I hope this is easy to follow , I’ve never talked with anyone about this EVER so forgive me if it’s too lengthy .

    I’m 19 years old and I graduated high school last year. I’m not in college and I’m unemployed . I’ve went through 4 jobs and I’m starting to think they failed because of my social anxiety. A little background about me , I grew up with my mom dad and older sister . I have many more brothers and sisters as well , but they are much older . My dad and Mom were always arguing and my mom took me my sister and her to many different homes and shelters but we always came back.

    My depression started in 7th grade , I was at a new school and I was alone and miserable . I was also being bullied but not too bad. When I went back to my public school in 8th is when I was bullied heavily about my petite size . High school got better by 11 and 12th grade years . I’ve dropped many fake friends . I was even bullied by a couple of friends about my dark skin. At home though is where I think the main cause of my depression came from . My mom and sister always argued back and forth with each other while growing up. And I’ve always been pushed into the background. My mom never cared about knowing how I was feeling or anything she just asked me about my grades and that would be it . We never actually had a good mother daughter relationship. I just knew she dragged me along with her whenever she would leave my dad. I would always beg to stay with my dad because I’m such a daddy’s girl. But she always forced me to go with her wherever she goes. She’s always forced me into things I didn’t want to do. And whenever I told her about my passion for music she didn’t care and she was upset about it for some time. Now I’ve graduated high school and my main goal was to not let my mom control me anymore but she found her way back under my skin . Downing me and controlling my moves . My grandmother and dad died last year and it’s made my depression worse . But not as bad as my mom . Now my panic attacks have gotten worse and they happen after arguments with my mom or disagreements we have . I stay to myself all the time in my room. And lately I’ve been having iron problems and i caught a cold . She blamed my health issues on my dog and she talks about how I stay in my room all the time or she talks about how I need to be in school. Whenever my mom tells me to do something I have a habit of doing the opposite. I’m not sure why. It seems like my mom is always upset with me , even over the little things. And what’s crazy is , she talks about how I must go to school and things but she has her grown son living here now , he has kids he doesn’t even take care of and he has no job. But yet she’s always putting me down and making me feel worthless . And it’s like that with all her sons. She treats my sister and I different because we don’t do things her way and it makes me so angry.

    I really just needed to vent because things with my anxiety and depression has worsened and I feel like it’s because my mom is always forcing me into doing things I dont want to do and from her talking down on me. I know this isn’t as serious as most of the threads I see on here but I really need someone to talk to and tell me it’ll be okay. Because after every panic attack or during one after a argument with my mom, I get suicidal thoughts and they’ve been getting worse and worse each time. The last time I was closer to going through with than I’ve ever been and it scares me . I’m not sure if I’m overreacting or not but Someone please respond , thanks .

    #175643
    Anonymous
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    Dear Naz:

    No, I don’t think you are overreacting. You had a very tough childhood. Your mother has been harming you for a very long time and that is unfortunate. Clearly, it is the right thing for you to move away from her so that you are no longer harmed by her. When no longer living with her, and hopefully having little to no contact with her, then you will still have to deal with the damage already done, that is, your anxiety. But at least you can start the healing process, a process that can happen when you are no longer exposed to the damaging agent, your mother.

    Please post again anytime.

    anita

    #175797
    Shrutz112
    Participant

    Dear Naz,

    No matter how it may seem we are never alone. You are not alone in your pain. Here are somethings I think will make a difference:

    Using affirmations – write uplifting messages on sticky notes and put them all around your room. Messages like, I am an unrepeatable miracle, I am a warrior of love and light, whatever may appear to be missing from my life I always have something to be grateful for (whatever inspires you, I got this from Lisa Nichols).

    Meditation Apps – Try Calm and Zest, they’re both great apps or just look for guided meditations on Youtube and sit with yourself for twenty minutes, twice a day. Gratitude journals are the most powerful tools to transform any negative state.

    Routine and Time Tracking – Create a routine for yourself that will nourish you, like light exercise and healthy diet.

    Naz, the hardest part is to get your mind to look outside of it’s negative spell. I am very familiar with this and I know there’s no quick fix. In fact I was having a rough day today but seeing your post made me want to look beyond my own pain to support you out of yours. We are so vulnerable as human beings and Life often gives us a thrashing but we are also immensely strong and something tells me you are very strong and beautiful with you my dear. So climb out of your own well of darkness one rung at a time and know that you are held.

    Love and hugs,

    S

     

    #176175
    Louis
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    Hi

    I am so depressed stressed confused and mentally affected.

    I am dating a lady older than I am now this the sixth year we have been through so much ups and downs she has  hurt me so much in the previous year to the point that the pain still exists in ma heart she once lied to me n made out with the xboifriend and to her that was just normal secondly she always engage with guys in compromising chats recently we went to a club and started dancing to a guy in a very aeductive manner later took his number and lied to me nothing os going on and I overeacted to that n we ended up in arguments later I asked for appologies and she is defensive like am the one who wronged her now she doesnt want to talk to me ahe is avoiding me I feel jilted with all this I love her so much I have never imagine my life without her but also I cant help but be negative due to the fact that she has betrayed me before I feel insecure at times I cant help it its really killing me. Help me guys find a solution to leave this lady how I can help overcome the love I feel for her to fade away and be able to move on I always cant help to be insecure and negative about her I cant evn focus eat or concentrate on my life.

    #178081
    Naz
    Participant

    Thank you for responding to me I really appreciate the advice , I started following guided meditations on YouTube and they’ve really helped me a lot with my panic attacks !!

    #178085
    Naz
    Participant

    I’m not really good with relationship advice but I feel that if she is making you feel this way you should talk to her about it and tell her how you feel , you need to put yourself first and get out of that toxic relationship so you can be able to live your life freely . I hope this helps !

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