Is it okay to want space from your family?

Hey @MysteriouslyFound1893, yes it's definitely okay and human to need space at times, and have a break from everything going around us, it does get overwhelming sometimes, and we can all use acknowledgement and affection from kind hearted people!

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You deserve the space in order for self care, and you deserve the affection and acknowledgment you need. It might not feel okay, but it sounds like you’re dealing with a lot, which means it’s understandable you feel like wanting to be away from everything on most days.

@MysteriouslyFound1893

@MysteriouslyFound1893 yes, it is okay to feel like a human :)

We all have needs and sometimes need space and other days we are longing to feel close and loved. Every spectrum of these emotions are completely valid!

However, what is most important during such times is clearly communicating your needs to your loved ones, because they might not be aware of the change in your needs.

Have fun and stay transparent, everything will fall in its place :)

@MysteriouslyFound1893

It's totally okay. Not just saying to make your better... It's really and completely okay.

@MysteriouslyFound1893I am feeling really depressed. MY parents don't support me and don't talk to me about my mental help. They push me so hard into doing things I don't want to. I use sports as a vent but I am feeling like its getting unhealthy. I also skip meals and yeah, any suggestions? I also feel like I cant talk to them

@MysteriouslyFound1893 Hey! It's absolutely okay for you to feel that way. Parents aren't always easy and it's okay to need space from them and it's also okay to make sure you get that space. There are many people who feel like they want to get away from their parents sometimes, me included. We quite often link the place we grew up in the memories and even if the current situation is okay it's still totally valid to want to get away from there. It's also okay that you feel like you need the affection and love, that's what parents are supposed to be there for, even if things aren't always easy :)

I don’t know your situation, but if you’re asking this question you might be told that family is of the utmost importance and you have to be loyal to your family. That’s what happened to me. The reality is your family is an assortment of random people and you may not get along with their personalities. The people in your family may not be good people, too. It is okay for you to set the terms and boundaries of your relationships, including your family. Family does not get a special pass to treat you in ways you would never tolerate from any other type of relationship.

@MysteriouslyFound1893

Hi😄💜 that’s absolutely okay if on most days you need space from your parents😄 doesn’t matter if they are your friends or even you closest with😄 thats okay because we all are human and we all need to get space from anyone sometimes to enjoy our alone time maybe. You are allowed to do what you wanted💜 and about affection and acknowledge of course yes💜💜💜💜💜💜💜we all need that a little much sometimes! we need affection!💜💜💜💜💜 it is okay to just most days focus on you💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 thank you for asking this💜💜💜💜 we all here listeners always be here for you💜💜💜💜💜you can pm me too when you need someone to talk to💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@MysteriouslyFound1893 of course it is ok to feel this way.You are your own person and you may need to take time for yourself which is great.It means you are finding yourself.That is the biggest thing with self-care.Knowing when you need space.