Is it normal that i can't stand my family

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I feel like whenever I want to be alone or am thinking about something deep, my family ruins it. by walking in or saying something. Yes, I still live at home for now, still young. I can hardly think when they're around. I always wished that I was adopted and had a life like in the movies, but my mom always talks about dog shit and puts cat food bowls in the sink and walks like such a mom. If I'm with someone else, I'm so much happier than if my family was around. I feel awkward when they're near. I literally feel so depressed all the time because I hate my family... Normal?

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  • monkyyy
    13 years ago

    "walks like such a mom"
    WOW SRSLY?

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  • smilyangel94
    13 years ago

    Do not pay attention to people who tell you that you should not feel so bad about your family since some people have to deal with families that are worse than yours. It is possible for parents or family members to cause a tremendous amount of physical and psychological trauma without being "obviously" abusive.
    All it takes is some emotional neglect, a little bit of pulling down, and here we go, both the self confidence and the ability to trust of a child is ruined.

    Of course, you will always be able to find people who had to go through much worse than you had to but that does not mean that you should not pay attention to how you feel, and if your family is causing you pain, then you should try to leave and build your life on your own.

    I am 20 and I had to go through some very bad challenges in my family; and I realize how much damages parents can cause their children without even noticing it.
    So, yes, I think it's normal to feel the way you feel. If you are not okay near your family you probably have your reasons. So don't blame yourself for feeling that way; we can hear everywhere that the most important people in the world are your family members; but they can also be the ones who will damage you the most, unfortunately.

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  • TheJackel
    13 years ago

    Normal to have these feelings BUT appreciate the fact that you don't have abusive or horrible parents. Seriously some people have horrible parents. See the good in them if they've raised you well enough to be the person you are today.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    Completely normal if you're a teenager, not so much if you're a fat, bearded basement dweller.

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