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It literally cannot just be me but I swear whenever I'm angry I have to refrain from like hurt myself and I don't like cut myself or anything because I don't want the scars but like sometimes I'll bite i bruise and I know that's not good but sometimes I also bang my head against the wall not hard but sometimes enough to get a headache because when I try expressing my feelings or how I feel my parents do this thing with it's like say this or that and they be like well if I could do this and if I could do that blah blah blah blah blah but when I try to do that they say no we can't do that right now or no that's not going to work etc. and stuff like that and and it just feels like so much but I actually just got done crying again and this time I didn't bring my head on the wall and I did bite myself but it was like very softly at least for me it was soft because I didn't have a pretty high pain tolerance but yeah I am really proud of myself for not doing what I normally do and being able to stop myself for a second and calm down I think I'm a post on here a lot though because I don't really have friends because of homeschooled so yep. ( This was typed with voice text sorry if it suck but I feel like I can barely type rn) is this just me???
Sincerely,
Melody
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hey so I'm Melody (fake name) I posted this story just to vent but if you have advice please share but keep in mind I'm only 13
Hey Melody, I feel you on this one. It sounds like you're dealing with a lot at home, and it's totally normal to be overwhelmed by all those emotions. But trust me, hurting yourself ain't gonna solve anything in the long run; it'll only leave you with more pain and worries 🚫💔. It might help to find other ways to let out that frustration, y'know? When I was frustrated as a kid, I'd blast some loud music or scribble furiously in my journal…
expressing yourself in a healthy way is tough when you feel unheard, especially by your own parents; the emotional whiplash can be super frustrating!!!! Kudos to you for recognizing the small wins, like not hurting yourself this time: every little step counts 💪✨. When I was stuck at home all day, I found trying new hobbies online with people my age really helped me find an outlet and connect with others. Keep pushing forward, you're doing great!
why did you even start hurting yourself? it’s not like that helps anything!!!?! but honestly, props to you for noticing your patterns and trying to change them; it’s a big deal. just keep focusing on things you can control, like developing healthier ways to cope when you're feeling overwhelmed. stay strong!
to your question why I started biting came from feeling I don't have a voice and biting (though it's weird in your eyes) it helps relieve what I'm feeling. hitting my head just came from me feeling like I deserve it.
yo melody, first off, big ups for having the courage to share your story 👍 emotions can be a rollercoaster, especially when it feels like your folks aren't really getting you. you've made some progress by acknowledging where you're at and aiming for better habits; that's huge! have you tried using art or music as an outlet? sometimes diving into something creative can help channel all that energy into something positive 🤘 remember you're not alone out there 💜
man, it’s rough when you feel stuck between wanting help and not knowing where to turn, but holding back from hurting yourself is a huge step; maybe creating some art or music could be a new way to vent those feelings?
Honestly, you're not alone in feeling like this; dealing with emotions can be really tricky, especially when it seems like those around you aren't really listening or understanding your point of view.
Hey Melody, I can totally see how frustrating it must be when you feel like you're not being heard by your parents. It's great that you're recognizing these feelings and finding ways to manage them. Even if it's hard right now, try to keep focusing on those positive steps forward; every effort counts, no matter how small it might seem. It might help to establish some personal boundaries or strategies when you start feeling overwhelmed next time — maybe setting up a ritual for calming yourself down, like deep breathing exercises or having a go-to playlist of soothing music ready. You're doing incredibly well by sharing your story; reaching out is always the first step toward understanding and healing. Keep taking care of yourself!