I'm 24 and I'm stuck living at home with my abusive dad | The Therapy Center | Page 1

trim sparrow Oct 31, 2023, 12:28 PM

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My mother left us shortly after she gave birth to me and we've been mooching off my grandmother most of my life. The trauma and abuse stunted my emotional development and it got to the point where I honestly don't feel anything, like I'm completely empty all the time. Even when I know I should be sad about something, it's like I just... don't care anymore. I have to wear a mask everyday and pretend to be normal and its exhausting. I don't think I'm depressed because I still have moments of occasional short-lived joy and I still have the energy to get through my day and do my job effectively.

I find it difficult to interact with people without seeming like a creep due to being so emotionless, so my question is how have you guys gotten past your trauma? Could you give me any tips in the right direction?

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FYI I'm already trying to move out

wheat agate Oct 31, 2023, 1:16 PM

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trim sparrow My mother left us shortly after she gave birth to me and we've been mooching off...

Emotional supression And numbness can be a part of trauma, next step Is to get out of that survival mode And create a Safe enviroment for you, then you can start journaling, opening more to people or to a therapist.

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Trauma treatment Is mostly long term emotional processing, bring to the surface Whats repressed in the unconscious.

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And then there Are management techniques like grounding And mindfulness.

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Ideally it would be good if u revieved a professional disgnosis to know what u r
Are dealing with, maybe it can be reversable, maybe you had So much trauma that it damaged your neurology, meds could be helpful in many cases, there Are many options.

trim sparrow Oct 31, 2023, 2:35 PM

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wheat agate Emotional supression And numbness can be a part of trauma, next step Is to get o...

Thanks. What if this isn't reversible though?

wheat agate Oct 31, 2023, 2:53 PM

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trim sparrow Thanks. What if this isn't reversible though?

well thats just hypethetical, but if its a chemical imbalance/wrong output of brain areas then medication, ETC type of stuff might be more helpful, exploring diets could be good too

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u just have to find the optinos that would work for u

dapper jewel Oct 31, 2023, 4:44 PM

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hi! i don't have any tips, but i just wanted to say that you're not alone. i'm dealing with the same things as you. feeling empty the whole time and just going through the days because 'i have to', everyday again. i have a therapist where i work on these things, but she told me it will be a long process. i agree with tom you should find the right option that fits for you, cause you deserve to feel better<3

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& my dms are open if you ever want to talk about it!

#I'm 24 and I'm stuck living at home with my abusive dad