I want help.
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I’m only 15 going on 16 and I’m already so stressed about life.
I have agoraphobia and selective mutism. My grandma is already talking about me getting a job and I feel like they’re gonna have me help pay bills since her and my mom have been struggling with bills for some time now.
My mom is never home and with her it’s a whole situation but I feel so alone.. I feel like I never got to be a kid and responsibilities just pile on responsibilities and soon I have to take regents exams.
I try to talk to my family about my issues but it gets dismissed because it’s just “bad energy” “nothings wrong with you” “unless you get brain scanned you don’t have anxiety disorders.”
I don’t even have my dad to rely on because I don’t talk to him and I hate being a burden.
I wish I had someone to help me and guide e through life I feel like I’m expected to do things my own when I’m terrified and honestly so damn tired of life. I don’t know how much more I can take before I just stop trying.
And there’s so much more but I have no friends to go to because they all just gave me trust issues by talking behind my back and saying “I’m sad all the time” when in reality I’m just vulnerable and scared. I’m scared to grow up, I’m scared of what life holds for me, I’m scared of my own future. I just wish I had more guidance instead of emotionally absent parents and a mother who cares more about her boyfriend than me.
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it's honestly frustrating to see how adults can be so dismissive. This idea that you need a "brain scan" to prove anxiety disorders is honestly outdated and ignorant. Mental health issues don't always show up in a scan, yet people act like it’s rocket science!
Honestly, the amount of pressure piled onto teenagers these days is ridiculous. I remember when I was your age, everyone acted like not having your whole future figured out by 16 made you a failure or something. It's not like the Regents exams are the end-all-be-all of your life prospects. They're just tests designed to measure what they think you should know.
Your comment about your family prioritizing other things—I've been there, and it's hard not to feel neglected. Honestly, it’s really tough when the people who are supposed to guide you through life just aren’t there emotionally. And friends talking behind your back? That's brutal, but unfortunately, people can be shallow like that.
You deserve support and guidance, and it sucks that you're not getting that from your family. It kind of makes you wonder whether anyone actually gets how messed up this situation is. I hope you find someone, maybe a counselor or a teacher, who can actually help you navigate this overly-complex and overwhelming world.
sounds really tough. your situation is unfair, and it's crazy how adults just ignore real issues like anxiety. 15 and dealing with this? insane. they're clueless if they think a "brain scan" proves anything about mental health. 🤦♀️
having to worry about jobs and bills at your age is just wrong. your family should be supporting you, not dumping responsibilities on you. as for the regents, they're just tests, not a measure of your worth. your fears are valid, and you’re not overreacting. don't feel guilty about needing help. you deserve guidance and understanding, not this dismissive nonsense. really hope things change for the better for you.
hey, it really sounds like you're in a tough spot, but don't lose hope! 🙂 i get that it feels overwhelming, but you’re stronger than you think.
about the "brain scan" thing, lots of people don't understand mental health. it's frustrating but try to educate them. jobs are a normal part of growing up. it might help your situation to contribute a little, but don’t let it stress you out too much.
and those regents exams? just a step in your educational journey. you'll handle it! try to focus on small victories and remember that you're not alone. you've got this!
hey, i get that it feels like a lot, but you're not as alone as it seems. dealing with this stuff is tough, but you’re not the only one going through it.
about the "brain scan" thing, it's kinda true you need proper diagnosis for these things. adults can miss the point sometimes, but that's life, right? as for getting a job, it's part of growing up. yeah, it sucks, but it could help ease some pressure at home.
those regents exams aren’t the end of the world. they're just one of those hoops you gotta jump through. chin up, you’ve got more strength than you realize! 💪
hey, i hear you loud and clear, and i'm so sorry you're going through all this. i remember dealing with tons of stress at your age, and it really felt like nobody understood or cared about what i was feeling. you're absolutely right to feel frustrated about how people dismiss your mental health concerns; it's like they just don't wanna face the truth or something 🤷♀️.
it's rough having to think about getting a job while dealing with family issues and school exams. when i was in your shoes, the pressure was just too much, and sometimes it felt like i was drowning. you're definitely not alone in feeling scared about the future—it's a big, unpredictable thing, and it's okay to feel freaked out about it.
even though friends can sometimes disappoint, it's important to remember that not everyone is like that. finding someone who truly gets you can make all the difference. hang in there; things might feel bleak now, but i've learned that life can surprise you in good ways too. keep your head up! 😊