I don't know anymore

[human_garbage42]

Hi I'm new and can't spell very well, so ever since maybe 2 years ago I've been super depressed and just haven't been able to dig my self out. Here's the big problem, I can't tell if its me or my dad who's unreasonable I think its my dad but maybe its me idk. if I feel terrible and when I don't feel like I can go to school (school a BIG problem for me) he will take everything that make me feel safe. now that's not say he don't have reasons I do play way to much xbox but ever since "the situation" I've been getting worse and he hasn't been coping well... I want to hurt my self to show him that it's serious but then I think he will just take it all away. I don't know what to do. AND BEFORE YOU TELL ME TO GO TO A THERAPIST...   I tried ok none of them worked at all.

[james1]

Hello there,

It's nice to meet you. I understand there are some things that have been going on in life, and your dad doesn't seem to understand how difficult it is for you. It also sounds like you can see he's struggling.

Your dad sounds like he wants to help, but doesn't know how and perhaps isn't in a position to listen very clearly. Without knowing more, this feels like a situation where someone else could help. It doesn't need to be a therapist, it could be family or friends, to shoulder some of the burden of you and your dad. Outside of that suggestion, do you think there is a way you can explain what is going on to your dad and what you need from him?

James