I broke my arm a couple weeks back, and so I'm stuck in the house like a caged bird while everyone around me has fun. I NEED to break the cage, but I can't. On top of this, since I became a teenager, my parents have automatically stopped trusting me. Please help!
2006-06-07 04:41:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Every time I make myself vulnerable to love, I get hurt. I just feel like I'm falling apart. I'm coming on Yahoo!Answers way too often, and I'm watching wayy too much crappy daytime TV.
2006-06-07 04:48:19 · update #1
I feel this way a lot.
2006-06-07 04:50:15 · update #2
I have a VERY bad break and that's why I can't do anything. It's broken in 2 places, dislocated at the elbow, and internally bleeding.
2006-06-07 04:54:37 · update #3
Yes, I am the oldest:) My parents and I have always been on good terms until I turned 13(in January) so I don't really know what has changed.
2006-06-07 04:57:11 · update #4
Yes, I am the oldest:) My parents and I have always been on good terms until I turned 13(in January) so I don't really know what has changed.
2006-06-07 04:57:13 · update #5
I am sorry about your broke arm...I broke my ankle as a teenage and it sucked..Anyway...why can't you go out..you may be limited but surely your good friends can drive you around or hang with you..(just don't injure yourself)..as far as trust...are you trustworthy?..have your parents a reason not to trust you?..are you the oldest?..I was a under a higher state of suspicion as the first born so I had to set a good example..I am afraid these days there is more to worry about as a teenager and I am sure they are looking out for your best interest (it doesn't seem this way right now) but set a good example, be polite and work with your folks and they will gain trust by example...remember they were teenagers too. I hope you heal quickly and can enjoy the summer.
2006-06-07 04:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by FloNightingGale 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You may be mildly depressed. Due to your recent circumstances, it could be considered "situational depression". But why are you "stuck in the house like a caged bird"? A fractured arm doesn't mean total paralysis. But if you say that you are stuck then find something to do around the house. One thing that might help is to work on your relationship with your parents. You may be able to improve the trust factor during your confinement. Take care of that arm!
2006-06-07 11:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a little younger I was diagnose with depression. The smallest thing put me in a sprial of depression. I was a stright a student then I changed schools and that 1st week I refused to attend school. I didnt want to talk to my friends and My boyfriend was the last person I would speek to . Even thought I was in the same town I thought my life was over now looking back at it dosent seems like such a big deal but when your younger it seems like the world. I would recomend that you talk to your parents event thought I know that it is hard. Seek a counseler even in your friends or just any one you can trust you can even e-mail me if you just need some one to vent to
2006-06-07 11:47:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show your parents you can be trusted. You are not depressed, just feeling sorry for yourself. I guess you keep changing your question and modifying it because you just wanted sympathy instead of helpful advice. I am real sorry for you but I hope you can find something productive to do. If you think you are hanging around yahoo and the computer to much, you probably are. Don't feel depressed about it, just find something to do that you can feel good about. You got a lot of good advice here!
2006-06-07 11:44:51 · answer #4 · answered by Sue Chef 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go outside. take a walk. Go to the Library. Get a book or 2 and read - time goes by so fast when you have a great book to read. Don't do it for long periods of time. Break up the day. Get out of bed-clean up-breakfast. Tidy your room with your good arm. It is amazing what we can do with one hand (and yes, I konw what I speak of. Been there done that. In fact, have had both hands operated on at same time and had only the tips of my fingers to work with - became a challenge on what I could do or not do. Also, had spinal surgery. I was not allowed out of the house for several weeks - and found I had tons of books I wanted to read - I wasn't allowed to bend my head or lift so got books on tape from the library and an inexpensive cassette player from walmart.
Why don't you volunteer in a hospice or nursing home? Read to these people. Go visit them and share some time with you. When we share of ourselves it makes us feel better. TRUST ME ON THIS. We tend to forget about our own problems.
If you are on the computer, why don't you spend some time cleaning out the old files. Reviewing your photo albums on the computer. Go to Microsoft.com and learn how to use parts of the computer (their free lessons) you don't know a thing about (excel, power point).
Clean out your closet - your drawers -
But important that you wake up and get going. ONLY YOU CAN DO THIS for yourself.
About your parents. They are being protective. If you don't believe you have given them cause for lack of trust, ask to talk to them together - and discuss this. Options. Give each other time to speak their mind. You won't change them but I bet you can come to a compromise.
Before talking to them, as you sit in front of this computer- write them a letter - discuss your thoughts/feelings/concerns - where you feel their mis-trustt. Don't just say: you don't trust me. You must state how they have shown this mistrust, i.e. you don't trust me when>______________you do this or that! And be specific, fair and respectful
End it that you love them and want to discuss this with them when they are ready.
Also, share your depression of being locked up/caged....
Is it "I can't" or "I won't" because>>>>>>>>>> You need to find out why you can't go out.
Are you afraid to fall and hurt yourself again?
2006-06-07 11:54:05 · answer #5 · answered by CJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey ..its the right time when you can build trust and make your parents trust your maturity....make them informed during these days that you wish to learn the up and down of this world independently and that you have courage and their support to face any odds...simultaneously you can invite your friends at your home where you all can gossip and chill out....Incase you need some privacy, then call your friends on phone or may be chat with them online....If nothing works out,then just stick on yahoo answer....here you shall surely find new and nice friends..
Take care..
2006-06-07 11:50:38 · answer #6 · answered by mycasper_22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be I broke my leg about a year ago and also was unable to do anything due to the fact that I was in a wheelchair i mean I could have gone out and I did but it was to depressing the looks and **** but you know your doctor can give you something or send you to see shrink.
2006-06-07 11:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by cat73 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u r not depressed but bored of being at home all da time.try to convience ur parents that u can be trusted .hope u could do so bcause parents some r verystirct.
2006-06-07 11:52:41 · answer #8 · answered by angel_4_u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-07 20:30:26 · answer #9 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should follow your parents what they say as in your
age these things are common. just listen to your parents.
dont be in hurry your injury will be alright by time.
so just take rest in home .
think positve about your parents
2006-06-07 11:56:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋