like i've been through alot, my brother was in jail when i was 10, my other brother died 8 months ago, something that might have been considered sexual assault/statuatory rape happened and i can't get it out of my mind, i've been in a psych ward, i've tried to kill myself alot, and i have issues with cutting. i'm only 16.
my parents kno all of this, but they never mention me seeing a shrink. did they honestly expect me to come out of this okay and not scarred? i don't want to tell them that i think i need to go to a counselor. they'd say that i can talk to them about things, or they'd make me go to my church's counselor, whom i don't like and they kno that.
help??
2006-06-24 15:47:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
if i don't let it out soon, i'm worried that i might explode..
2006-06-24 15:48:14 · update #1
Dear Pet lova, :)
You need to see a Psychiatrist!!! Eventhough parents can be helpful, they are not in anyway as qualified as a psychiatrist to help you!!!
Please get them to understand this very very important point.
Also, there is absolutely no shame in seeing a psychiatrist. Many many millions of Americans see them.
You really need to see a psychiatrist inorder for you to stop going through what youre going through (e.g. the cutting), and inorder for you to be able to deal with all that you've been through.
You need to heal. :)
Also, if youve been through sexual assault/statutory rape, then I hope youve been to the police with this!!!!!
Please email/message me. I would love to try and help you feel better. :)
God Bless YOU, (Always). :)
2006-06-24 18:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by Zorro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, yes go to a counselor. You do what you need to do. Your body is telling you something. Listen. You are worth more than that. Life sucks when your a kid and bad things happen. Belive me I have been there. I am 23 now and I learned a lot from all the bad. So wierdly, I wouldn't take it back. Only because I am sure I would be a differ. person. And I love who I am today. You will have control of you own life soon, so hang in there. I will talk to you if need be. But be safe and I am here if need be. :)
2006-06-24 15:59:44 · answer #2 · answered by milfymilfmilf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TALK WITH YOUR PARENTS!!! They may not want to push you into talking and that is why they have not suggested it. Trust me - if you have been a psych ward... the docs there have already told them you need counseling. They may just be waiting for you to tell them you are ready to talk and need a professional. In fact the doctors might have been the ones to tell them not to push you.
If they insist on you seeing your church counselor - tell them that, with all due respect, in order for the therapy to work you need to be able to be open and honest with your therapist, and you do not feel you can do that with this person.
2006-06-24 16:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by crisagi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going through the same thing as you and I just said f*ck it, I'm going to the counsellor. I went to the principal and they set me up with the county mental clinic. If you ask to be referred they will refer you. You don't have to talk to your parents about this if you don't want to. If you don't want to see the church counsellor then you shouldn't have to. Whatever happens, you just need to remember that someone is there and there is always someone willing to listen and help you.
If you want to talk to me just let me know and I will be more than willing to help you with this. I'm here to listen to you. Just don't end such a young life that can be rekindled
2006-06-24 16:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by Judy Kick80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, every situation is different, but I think you should find a faithful friend you can talk to, channel your negative energy to something you enjoy, or both.
2006-06-24 15:52:20 · answer #5 · answered by Marie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋