Since i was 6 years old i have been looking after my mum and now i am coming up 18 years old, but at the moment we are going to get more help.
Though out the years of looking after my mum and lifes troubles etc i have ended up with derpression and social anexity promblems and a very bad back.
But there is this gap organsation where you could work abroad for a while or voulnteer to help people and i was told this could really help me find myself again and help with my demanding question like purpose and meaning etc.
i couldnt go straight away as i need to sort my back out but i am not sure if its a good idea what do you think i would really appercate all your help and ideas xxx
2007-03-30 10:10:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I did the same thing from 6 to 17. It is time for you to get out and have a life of your own.
Don't let yourself or anyone else make you feel guilty about it. We were not put here to be the care taker of anyone else.
You were a child and someone should have been taking care of you. You are becoming an adult in your own right and it's time that you started looking after and loving your self.
It will be a bit difficult for you to overcome the anxiety and depression, but don't give up on your self. Your worth the effort.
It has been 40 years since I got out of that situation, but It still made me cry to hear your story. I'm not really sure If I am crying for you or me or for all of the children who get put into this no win situation.
This is your time, get out and live your life and be happy. You can do this, I have faith in you.
If you ever need to talk about this feel free to email.
love and blessings Don
2007-03-31 07:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a good idea- except, how will being away from your mom for so long affect you? I used to care for my grandma when I was a teenager, so I understand the physical and emotional strain that gets put on kids who have to take care of their loved ones. I got permission to skip the second semester of my senior year to stay home and care for her, but it made me very depressed and hopeless-feeling, and I also got a lot of nosebleeds from the stress. Yet I would have felt awful if I suddenly didn't see her for three months or so. So ask yourself if you will be able to stand having someone else look after her while you're gone, and if the answer is yes, then get out there and find yourself!
2007-03-30 10:23:09 · answer #2 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know u love your mom, but u have to love yourself too. make sure there is someone to help her at all times then go out and enjoy your life some. u will regret it later down the road if u don't act now while u are young. not everyone gets a chance to get out and actually find themselves. I think u should go for it.
2007-03-30 10:15:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go!! Get out there. This is your time to do those kinds of things, and I highly recommend you take advantage of it. There's a whole world out there. Jump into it!!
2007-03-30 10:13:50 · answer #4 · answered by wondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋