Overwhelmed..over my head?

Question

Things are really tough right now. It's just i've been going through something really difficult at home. My grades at school are bad enough as it is, there ten times worse now. But thats also one of the last things on my mind. It's so much easier to go out and not be stuck alone with my thoughts and feelings. I'm so torn with how im supposed to be feeling. I hate crying, but i can do it on command. I feel like i should just stay home and cry for 24 hours just get it all out. but i know thats not gonna solve anything so i swallow that lump in my throat and go through each day avoiding home and being alone. I'm not suicidal! i love life. I love having fun. it's just these thoughts are taking over my brain. and i can't express them to anyone because i can't find the words. and i hate feeling vulnerable. my head just hurts. it just feels like too much sometimes.

are there any other ways besides talking, writing, and painting. that i can vent and someone how get a clear head again?

Answer 1

I know exactly how you feel... I've felt that way many of times... I have a feeling you are quite younger then I, but I've been there done that.... Just don't give up... no matter how much that black cloud follows you, DON'T give up.... You expressed yourself very well I thought... wish you would say why your feeling this way... What kind of stuff at home have you been going through...??? I find that a walk around the block or just going outside breathing in the fresh air, helps me..... but writing, drawing, reading are also good tools as you mentioned. Talking about it with a close friend might help... I know you said your not suicidal, but I'm reading in between the lines and those "thoughts" can get so overwhelming that you might do anything to make the thoughts go away.... Be careful, and notice to beauty outdoors..... talk to someone... sincerely, Nurse Tami ps... people always tell me to think positive thoughts and say them out loud... never worked for me, but maybe will for you....

Answer 2

Well, I would suggest you face whatever is going on in your life. Go out and have fun, but it's not going to solve whatever is going on. The last thing you should do is to avoid it. Something that has occured with me is, once I get use to leaving the house a lot...I can't stand being alone. I think once you've become accustomed to being around other people all the time, you end up hating the thought of being by yourself. I think you just forget that you can enjoy life both ways, even with you're alone. The more you like yourself, the less problems you'll have with staying home every now and then.

I can't really say anything more than that, since I'd need some details in regards to your situation to help you out more. I mean, for all I know...my answer is completely off. Ha.

Answer 3

Talking, writing, painting are all very good ways to vent. Walking is good. Why don't you try talk therapy? It really does help. And a good cry never hurt anyone. Never let anyone tell you how you are suppose to be feeling or thinking. Who's thoughts are they anyway yours or theirs. Own your thoughts and then work on them.If you talk it will start to come out. A professional therapist should not let you feel vulnerable......they will help you little by little. You will soon trust enough to tell what is eating at you. Please give this some thought.

Answer 4

there are lots of things that will help you vent, anything that gets you excited. Just try not to do things to only take your mind off of the problem. eventually you are going to have to deal with things, or it will only get worse. I know you said you didn't want to talk to anyone because it makes you feel vulnerable, but that is what friends are for. It will help you out, but it might also strengthen your friendship with some one.

Answer 5

Yep. You could exercise. I know it's not fun, but it will get some of the aggression etc out.

Or you could do something nice for less fortunate people.
Sounds corny, but it works. It WILL make you feel better.