Being pressured to move out of home

Dreamer_95

Hi,

I'm 29 years of age and struggle with both chronic physical and mental health conditions.

Things have been bad with my relationship with my parent for a long time now.

I'm currently having adrenaline spikes in my body many times, every single day and night. My parent is definitely my biggest trigger.

Yet the idea and process of going into rent also terrifies me. I've never lived outside of home before and as my parent owns this home, I don't know anything about renting. All my brain tells me is that renting is not secure because you can't stay there forever..

I currently have an active eating disorder and due to another medicat condition, I'm prone to being sick. I also consistently battle symptoms of dizziness, etc. Yet my parent has told me they think I'm faking everything..

I overall feel incapable of existing at home but just as incapable of moving out due to the state of my body and mind.

I'm thinking of trying to go to Centrelink on Monday to speak to a social worker there about everything.

I am currently on a wait list for crisis accommodation and am on SA Housing Trust's list for housing, although they've put me in Category 3..

Most of this year has involved me being in and out of hospital too. Things are just absolutely horrible. I've completely lost who i am and i don't know how to get through this.

I don't know if anyone is/has been through something similar but i thought I'd share.

- Dreamer_95

Sophie_M

Hi Dreamer_95,

Welcome to the forums, we are so glad that you've taken a big step in sharing here. We hope you find some comfort in sharing your story and in hearing from the lovely community members, many of whom will be able to relate to what you’ve been through.

If you ever want to talk this through with one of the Beyond Blue counsellors, feel free to give us a call on 1300 22 4636, or reach out through Online Chat here.

Thank you for sharing this and giving this community a chance to offer you their understanding and advice. We’re here to listen and offer support, and you never know how your story might help someone else.

Kind regards,

Sophie M

Dreamer_95

Hi Sophie_M,

Thank you so much for your kind words, i truly appreciate it.

I actually spoke with a Beyond Blue counsellor before posting this.

I'm hoping to go out and speak with a social worker from Centrelink tomorrow too. At least that way they'll know what's going on and might be able to offer me some support. I'm currently receiving a payment from them.

- Dreamer_95

Sol

Hi there,

I've been through something similar, and the best thing for me was to move out and get into a different environment. Could your physical symptoms be from the stress of your environment? Just food for thought. As for moving out and renting, I find ChatGPT can be quite informative on what it involves. Good luck with everything.

Dreamer_95

Hi,

I certainly think the added stress isn't helping, however i have had a few of my chronic conditions since I was a child. My symptoms are honestly the same, even during times where i was happy, etc.

Thank you