Help - Family smothering me

[EP85]

I really feel for anyone else that has gone through this because I guess I'm not the only one!

I am currently being tested for biploar disorder but have been suffering with m health issues for years. Thing is my family are suffocating me! I cant say anything because they will think I am being ungrateful etc. I am 25 years old but I feel like a 14 year old saying 'I'm not a kid'

I talk to my boyfriend about my illness and he really helps me through the good and bad times, but I have no other control on my life. I went out on the weekend for the afternoon and had litrally 6 or 7 messages and missed calls because 'they were worried about me' and I hadn't heard my phone go off the first time.

I just want to be left alone, I cant even think I have no control over my life at all. People have to know where I am 24/7 so I never get any time alone or free head space. If I ever request some time alone or ask people to stop worrying I get guilt tripped :(

I feel like screaming!!

Please help me to cut the apron strings

[admin]

I think your family and everybody around is worried about you. As you are 25, they better give you more responsibility than treating you like a child.

There is a term called “high expressed emotion” which is used when family members are showing a lot of emotion more than necessary. This can be counter-productive.

If you are being seen by a psychiatrist, discuss with him or her about this as your family might need some psychoeducation regarding this. They would take it more seriously if the psychiatrist addresses the issue.

[Ecoleman24]

I agree with admin, I think your family needs to hear it from another source.

They are not helping you right now as much as they are creating another problem/stress in your life. Everyone needs space and alone time, this includes you. They also need to understand that them helping you does not give them the right to rule your life. That falls under abuse of power.

[ENGLISH]

Dude you need some change in your life..Why can't you try to change your workplace some where out of reach from your family?You get some kind of relief both by mental and physical.Change of place will change everyones attitude towards you.Your family may seem worried about you but they will understand it if a distance arises.I feel it will work,Anyway you consult a good psychiatrist.

[Akshay]

i want to help anyone i tries to so i help to the each and every person oin my family.