Chunchi

Chunchi

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Apr 9, 2023
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I know its not deppresion because i still have will to train and i still laugh and smile and today i even got a girlfriend, but i just dont feel like nothing. My father tells me a lot of fucking hurtful stuff and he told me multiple times that i am worthless and that i should kill myself and bunch of fucked up shit. I still have friends and hobbies and everything but i just dont feel like i am worth anything and I dont know what should i do with my life. Any tips that might have helped you guys in similar situations?
 
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ArchmagePrincess

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Aug 31, 2022
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It sounds like you're currently being abused by your father and that it's affecting your sense of self-worth and general mental health. I've been there as well, and it's good you recognize it's not depression because a lot of mental health professionals have sent me down the wrong road telling me that's what I have. SLS or "Shitty Life Syndrome" (not a real condition just a joke to express my frustration) will look a lot like depression, anxiety, or other issues. There's nothing wrong with you, you're just around someone who makes you feel like garbage.

When I was still forced to live with my abusive parents 2 major things helped me survive.

1.) Planning a new life outside this one

When you're stuck in a bad life situation with a cruel parent, partner, finances, or anything, try and find a way out of the situation. Once your life is less awful, you'll likely feel better as a result, or at the very least find yourself in a better enough situation where you can try and work through your pain. Ask yourself what kind of life you'd like to live and take steps (even tiny steps) towards that goal. If that means never hearing your father say awful things again: try and work towards financial independence with things like job hunting, applying for disability benefits, getting a roommate to live with, etc. Just the knowledge you've done something, no matter how small, can help you feel more in control when you're living a crappy life.

2.) Keeping in mind your abuser is full of shit

When you're constantly being told a bunch of fucked up shit, you feel like shit as a result. It's good to keep in mind the person saying horrible things is most likely going through horrible emotions themselves and isn't being kind enough to put forth the effort to be a decent person to those around them. Even if some of the things they say are true, it's like a broken clock being right twice a day, they're being incredibly negative and cruel and what they think of you is complete nonsense. You can do a few things to combat this:

Minimize your time spent with the abuser. Try spending time away from them, if it's just going for long walks, or hanging out at the library, the park, or hiding in your room, the less time you spent being told fucked up shit, you'll feel a little less shitty.

Maximize time with people who aren't awful to you. If you have any friends or family members who don't insult you and say awful things, spend more time with them to remind your brain other people disagree with what your father is saying, and that you have good qualities as well.

It's important to remember that even doing everything right and logically understanding that you'll be in a better place soon, or you aren't all those nasty things your father says about you, you'll still feel pretty bad because even if it's all nonsense, it feels beyond horrible to be verbally berated. Sorry you have to put up with your father being awful to you, no one deserves that kind of treatment. I hope you can find your peace soon, whatever it may be.
 
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Chunchi

Chunchi

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Apr 9, 2023
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It sounds like you're currently being abused by your father and that it's affecting your sense of self-worth and general mental health. I've been there as well, and it's good you recognize it's not depression because a lot of mental health professionals have sent me down the wrong road telling me that's what I have. SLS or "Shitty Life Syndrome" (not a real condition just a joke to express my frustration) will look a lot like depression, anxiety, or other issues. There's nothing wrong with you, you're just around someone who makes you feel like garbage.

When I was still forced to live with my abusive parents 2 major things helped me survive.

1.) Planning a new life outside this one

When you're stuck in a bad life situation with a cruel parent, partner, finances, or anything, try and find a way out of the situation. Once your life is less awful, you'll likely feel better as a result, or at the very least find yourself in a better enough situation where you can try and work through your pain. Ask yourself what kind of life you'd like to live and take steps (even tiny steps) towards that goal. If that means never hearing your father say awful things again: try and work towards financial independence with things like job hunting, applying for disability benefits, getting a roommate to live with, etc. Just the knowledge you've done something, no matter how small, can help you feel more in control when you're living a crappy life.

2.) Keeping in mind your abuser is full of shit

When you're constantly being told a bunch of fucked up shit, you feel like shit as a result. It's good to keep in mind the person saying horrible things is most likely going through horrible emotions themselves and isn't being kind enough to put forth the effort to be a decent person to those around them. Even if some of the things they say are true, it's like a broken clock being right twice a day, they're being incredibly negative and cruel and what they think of you is complete nonsense. You can do a few things to combat this:

Minimize your time spent with the abuser. Try spending time away from them, if it's just going for long walks, or hanging out at the library, the park, or hiding in your room, the less time you spent being told fucked up shit, you'll feel a little less shitty.

Maximize time with people who aren't awful to you. If you have any friends or family members who don't insult you and say awful things, spend more time with them to remind your brain other people disagree with what your father is saying, and that you have good qualities as well.

It's important to remember that even doing everything right and logically understanding that you'll be in a better place soon, or you aren't all those nasty things your father says about you, you'll still feel pretty bad because even if it's all nonsense, it feels beyond horrible to be verbally berated. Sorry you have to put up with your father being awful to you, no one deserves that kind of treatment. I hope you can find your peace soon, whatever it may
Thanks man on all the tips i really fucking appreciate it. I really needed somebody elses perspective on this and how to cope with it and i cant thank you enough. You are right abot the part that says that he is going through something because not long ago i saw that he started taking some b17 pills for cancer. And when i asked them about that my mom just said that he might have cancer and that they are not completely sure(which i think is a lie). And also my dad had a pretty rough childhood because of my grandpa and that is the reason that I kinda forgive him for the things he says. Thanks for the tips and all the love to you my man <3
 
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ArchmagePrincess

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Aug 31, 2022
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Thanks man on all the tips i really fucking appreciate it. I really needed somebody elses perspective on this and how to cope with it and i cant thank you enough. You are right abot the part that says that he is going through something because not long ago i saw that he started taking some b17 pills for cancer. And when i asked them about that my mom just said that he might have cancer and that they are not completely sure(which i think is a lie). And also my dad had a pretty rough childhood because of my grandpa and that is the reason that I kinda forgive him for the things he says. Thanks for the tips and all the love to you my man <3
No problem man, dealing with abuse from a parent is awful. Learning to handle all the emotions and bullshit that comes your way from that is a skill many have to learn the hard way. It blew my mind when I was younger to learn there were people also going through the same feelings I was about knowing my parents weren't good for me and were treating me like shit. It's been years since I've ghosted my parents and despite still struggling with a lot of the trauma, I'm a million times better than when I lived with them. Best of luck in dealing with some of the worst shit life can throw at you. Generational trauma where the parent learns to be awful to their kid because their parent was awful to them is a terrible burden to have to live through, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Just remember many suffer through what you are going through now, and you aren't worthless.
 
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Feb 22, 2023
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It can take a while to trust and warm up to a new partner. Give yourself time to feel things with her. It takes me lots of extra time to feel anything but eventually it does come.
 
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Chunchi

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Apr 9, 2023
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It can take a while to trust and warm up to a new partner. Give yourself time to feel things with her. It takes me lots of extra time to feel anything but eventually it does come.
Thanks man its kinda hard because of some past trauma with old friends but my trust issues have started to heal so im feeling a bit better and have started to trust her a bit more. Thanks for the tip all the love <3
 
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fallenangel444

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Apr 2, 2023
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hi we share the same situation i live with my abusive dad too the best thing you can do is to get out and move out i know it might be hard because im also planning to move out i cant give you any tips since im so struggling with that. im hoping the best for you :heart:
 
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Chunchi

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Apr 9, 2023
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hi we share the same situation i live with my abusive dad too the best thing you can do is to get out and move out i know it might be hard because im also planning to move out i cant give you any tips since im so struggling with that. im hoping the best for you :heart:
Thank you man i will try my best to move out as soon as possible. I am stil not sure how to do it with todays economy but i think i could pay rent with a few roomates. All the love <3