Is it normal that my family drains me?

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First off, this is my first time on this site so sorry if it's In the wrong place or wrong in some way.

I am 18, currently diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I spend a lot of time on my own which I enjoy mostly. I live with my mum and step dad and lately I've started to realise every time I'm home alone I'm much happier.

I am a very quiet person otherwise, from my childhood I was excluded from everything at school and my dad was an abusive alcoholic so I learnt to not say anything which is what I do now even though I'm safe. When I AM alone, I can talk, sing, express emotions and everything a normal person can. As soon as they get home I don't know why I just feel drained (I also feel this with other family members).

I have a fairly okay relationship with my family and I don't currently experience anything with them that would cause thsee feelings. All day I've been really productive like playing guitar and decorating but when they came home about half an hour ago I just felt really drained and now I'm in bed at half 5.

sorry if this was long or didn't make any sense, it would mean a lot if someone could help. xP

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  • CaptianTightPants
    7 years ago

    Yes! It's totally normal. - Also I suggest there are people whom you can be yourself with and feel comfortable and not drained around. In fact there are people out there with whom you can hang out with and feel refreshed and fulfilled by. - I suspect that it is VERY rare for these non draining people to also be immediate family. - I think it is also totally ok to enjoy being alone, I frequently enjoy that myself. There are lots of meetup groups for introverts if that's intriguing to you.

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    • Adum_
      7 years ago

      Thank you for the help and that sound's interesting! I'll have a look around my town and online for them too, hopefully it helps

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  • riffraffy
    7 years ago

    Charli.m and I recommend you read "How to Win Friends and Influence People". If you build your relationship with your folks, they'll be more pleasant to be around and energize you instead of drain.

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  • Medschoolthug
    7 years ago

    Look up introvert and extrovert

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  • (s)aint
    7 years ago

    It´s normal. People are different and either drains you or gives you energy.

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