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being home means being around my parents who don't understand my BPD. i'm so mentally and emotionally and physically drained i need a day to recharge tomorrow. to decompress. but my mom needs my help cleaning for guests next week. more in comments.
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Anonymous 2w

they don't understand me. they'll view it as an excuse when i need it for my well being. or they'll force me by threatening to take my phone away, etc. idk what to do or say to them. they preach wanting to help me but the do they opposite of what i need to get better

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Anonymous 2w

I know this sounds stupid but have you ever thought about taking a winter mester class it might not be too late to sign up at a community college then you can tell them your focused on school and tbh that might be easier than dealing with someone who doesn’t understand

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

i feel like i am inching closer and closer to the edge everyday. i'm just exhausted of feeling like this everyday and having to mask and pretend im ok

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

TW SH i’ve explained to them that i need certain things in place or else im scared of hurting myself and they took that as me trying to mage a threat, to hold sh over their heads so i get what i want. i was just trying to explain how i feel and why i need certain things

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

i can definitely look into it. thank you

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

Another thing might be trying to find ways to stay on campus next time for break. Hang in there .. I have immigrant parents they don’t understand mental healthcare all

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