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crowcall
crowcall

My mind hasn't had a chance to calm down all last season and this one doesn't look to be getting better. I can't escape my own home. I can't drive and I have no friends, my family is horrible to talk too. My mother scoffed and laughed at me when I asked if I could get therapy. The only comfort I have is my dog.

AnxietyFreak40
AnxietyFreak40
A dog can be the best comfort....can the two of you go out and walk?? Focus on deep breathing and distract yourself with something..whatever works for you. Seek out more friends online to chat or text with. Hugs!
djchurn
djchurn
You and I have computers. I feel trapped and lonely at times too. Coming here and posting does help.
sharaninmd
sharaninmd
Sorry for what you are going through. If you have a school counselor, you could talk to them about how you are feeling and that you think you need therapy. Maybe the counselor can be with you when you and the counselor talk to your mother. If the counselor is involved, your mom may take you more seriously.
lastvice
lastvice
I agree, maybe the school counselor could help... hugggsssss
bridgie101
bridgie101
So why do you think she scoffed and laughed? Is there no money? Sometimes when parents laugh they are not laughing at you and I wouldn't automatically assume she was.

What's the history between you? How old are you? Are you in school, or perhaps school is over and you are living at home with no job? What is the context?

One of the first things you say is that you can't drive. Why can't you drive? Are you not old enough, or have no access to a vehicle, or something?
WarmFluffy
WarmFluffy
Be carefuk about therapy. See psychiatry exposed. You could get slapped up with expensive meds with serious even lethal side affects when what you need is friendship. One of my friends is disabled, because 2 family members forced her into a situation where she had to take such meds which gave her a very serious sinus tumor. Her dad and honest social workers rescued her.
evanescent...
evanescent...
i feel for you :(
heart_racing
heart_racing
I don't know where you live or if you have access to public transportation but if you are at least 13 you can get medical care without your mother having to consent (at least in my state). Your school counselor may know of a doctor that can help you. It's sad that your mother won't help you get the help you need. Maybe another adult could talk to your mom and impress upon her that you are serious about needing help. I'm glad you have your dog. Pets can be a great source of unconditional love. I know you feel trapped now but I promise you that it won't last forever. Some day you will be able to make all of your own decisions.