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How do you respond to your parents when they tell you to calm down and you can't?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 5, 2015
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I personally feel it's better to stay alone when I'm not calm and I need to. It just blocks out what others have to say and I can function by myself and think for myself and try to be logical by my own self without having to take in inputs from others which might end up confusing me and making me fret more rather than calm.
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Profile: positiveWhisper24
positiveWhisper24 on Feb 22, 2016
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I say, I am not physically able to calm down right now because I have an anxiety disorder and that is a real medical condition which means I can not calm down right now, and I really appreciate your support and understanding. Then, later, when I'm calm, I tell them what things they can do to help me when I get into a panic.
Profile: deeplistener
deeplistener on Jun 27, 2016
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First of all dear parents, does this work for you when you are really mad or upset? I'm guessing not. So when I am mad or upset, i need time for my brain and my body to settle,back down before i can think clearly. I can't calm down on command because i need my feelings to be validated. I need to know that you understand and hopefully empathise. If you tell me to calm down without doing this, my feelings may get stronger or i will push them down so hard that I may get used to suppressing everything.Teach me ways to help me calm down so that i have the tools when i need them. Show me through your actions what you do to calm yourselves down. I will learn from you. Thankyou
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015
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First of all, parents that tell one to calm down when there is obvious distress do us no favors. You can discuss this reaction with your parents at a time when you are both calm. For this particular case, find a place away from everyone. You are entitled, as a human being, even a young human being, to time for yourself. Even time as short as 5 minutes can make all the difference. Go to a bathroom, or outside, or wherever you can, and take that time. Tell your parents that to calm down, you must take some time to yourself. I hope that they are wise enough to grant you that time.
Profile: SofiN8991
SofiN8991 on Aug 17, 2015
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Start counting from one to ten and keep my mouth closed, and try to think about something that makes me calm down, for example a place I like (the beach) or a certain song
Profile: niceCloud45
niceCloud45 on Nov 16, 2015
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I tell them that I can't and normally take myself out of the situation before it gets any more out of control. Words in the heat of the moment can do a lot of damage. Therefore I calm down and then approach them to have a civilised conversations where I can discuss my feelings sensibly.
Profile: calmLove29
calmLove29 on Dec 28, 2015
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tell them, tell them that you need professional help for whatever your problem is. because if you can't control yourself there is something serious wrong
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 1, 2016
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I ask them to let me walk away to calm down, then go back and speak to them when ready. My parents are supportive so will allow me to have alone time.
Profile: friendlysoul16
friendlysoul16 on Apr 19, 2016
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You just go into your room and lay for good 5 minutes.. Close your eyes.. Breath properly.. Or draw some doodles and stuff.. Until you feel relaxed..
Profile: ladycat946
ladycat946 on Jul 5, 2016
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You can tell them you need time and just give you a moment alone. If they don't want to, you can leave the room, so you won't have to confront them while you are upset or panicking, It's no good for anybody.
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