I'm not really sure what is going on. I'm drowning.

sunbear74
Community Member
I'm not sure if this qualifies for the seriousness of this website but I'm running out of people to talk to. I've hit a point in my life where I feel like I'm drowning or being smothered and I can't breathe. I've tried telling my parents, but my feelings are shrugged off as stress at uni. But in all honesty it feels like so much more than that. I'm the girl who people come to for advice and support, I try to be strong and happy for others so that they don't have to be. The minute I get home though I collapse. I don't feel like doing anything but lie in bed. I don't go out with my friends anymore because I don't want them to see me like this. My dad keeps constantly getting mad at me for things I do, and refuses to see things from my perspective when I try to explain. We go for days without talking sometimes and he thinks I'm trying to control his life and doesn't see how upset it makes me. The little aspects of my life are starting to crack and I try to compensate by distracting others with a facade of a bright and bubbly personality. I want to try and feel better before my life shatters completely. I've tried just about everything, excersise, healthy eating, meditation and above all the hardest thing for me to do was tell my parents. None of that worked and I'm here as a last resort. I know I don't have any serious problems but all the little things going wrong in my life are starting to add up, and soon I'm not going to be able to bear it anymore. Please offer some advice as to what you think I should do going forward, and how I can get back on track.
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blondguy
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni

Hi Sunbear74

Welcome to the forums and good on you for having the courage to post too! Your post is just as important as anyone else's. There is no grading on the seriousness of anyone's personal circumstances here 🙂

I wish I had the strength to reach out as well as you have Sunbear. We have many people going through the Uni Stress at the moment...as well as parental issues too.

You are definitely the person that people come to as you have no issues where self expression is concerned!

You are amazing for reaching out here Sunbear. We have many members like yourself here and will respond to you as I am not a young person.

If I can ask a question...what things do you do that your dad gets cranky with?

You have a ton on your plate right now Sunbear....What is impressive is that you have said that you have told us how you are feeling.....thats what makes you amazing...

You are proactive and very switched on. Is your dad doing reasonably okay at the moment?

you are not alone here at all Sunbear

You are more than welcome to post as many times as you wish 🙂

My Best for you

Paul

Croix
Community Champion
Community Champion

Dear Sunbear74~

As Paul has already said, welcome here. Frankly I think your situation is quite serious enough to come here for advice. It sounds very much like you are going down-hill and do not have any support. So matters need to be acted on right now.

Being exhausted, isolating your self and being isolated. Having your father going mad at you all the time and feeling you have to wear a mask so people don't see how your really are all makes for great stress and pressure. Add to that the normal every-day hassles of going to Uni, and you end up with a very difficult life. You feel at fault, not coping when you should and other things that make you feel wretched.

Actually you sound a lot like I did when I was becoming more depressed. You have tried the sensible things you can do yourself, the lifestyle, exercise and so on. There most definitely have their place, they are important and you should persevere with them, but are not always enough in themselves.

You did not mention rewarding yourself and distractions though:( They are vital!

May I suggest you see your GP in a long consultation and say everything that has been happening to you and how you are reacting. This can be very difficult to do. I find I have to write everything down at my leisure and share the paper during the consultation. If not I'd forget some things and chicken out talking about others.

I would also see a Uni Councillor, they can be very useful if you fall behind and they are a confidential service.

Apart from getting medical support is there anyone in your life you can talk to, who will want to support you and cares? It does make a difference, even if the person has no direct experience of what you are going though.

A pity about your parents, what do you think the problem is?

We care here, and would like you to talk more about your life and how you are getting on.

Croix

sunbear74
Community Member

Dear Paul and Croix,

Thank you for taking the time to read my post, your advice has been really helpful and it is nice to know that someone is listening. I think I might go see a uni councillor, but for now I have been distracting myself with study and work. I appreciate all you help x

Hi Sunbear

No worries at all and thankyou for posting back too! Good on you for considering your uni councillor. Sometimes having a huge vent can work wonders and make us feel so much better 🙂

I hope your week is good to you SB

My Best

Paul

Hi there Sunbear
welcome to BB, its nice to meet you


Both Croix and Paul have offered some great insight and things that you could do to improve your life situation. Its really brave of you to ask for help and support.


Im sorry you get in trouble from the littlest things too, I understand as I get in trouble all the time too sometimes to the point of something as simple as im breathing today. I so get it and its very hard to live like that and walk on egg shells.


The bright and bubbly personality I can see is a mask as you seem embarrassed about how your feelings, but let me tell you your feelings are very valid and are important, just as important as everyone else and you deserve to be heard.


Us here in BB are hearing you and are glad your opening up.


Can I ask what your studying?


And I also think that speaking to your uni counsellor is a great idea and wish you all the best for that. We are here cheering and encouraging you along as you go.

Hi, I am pre-med studying physiotherapy. As you can imagine it is a relatively tough course. Talking about my feelings on this forum and reading others' own troubles has worked marvellously and having indirect pen pals in way has given me supportive figures in my life without even knowing you guys. If you ever need to talk starting new, I would be more than happy to lend a shoulder to cry on xx

thats awesome

i wish you luck with that. sonds hard but its a rewarding career.

i like being here too, its not so lonley this way.

you can chat about anything you like here, good or bad. we will be here for you.

and thank you for your offer