How do I explain to my parents that sometimes I need space and I want to be left alone, without giving them the impression that I don't like to spend time with them as a family?

Say you need time to just be by yourself to charge/get energy again and that it has nothing to do with what your parents have or haven't done. It's just something you need and it's helpful to you.

All teens need some time alone. This is part of the growth of all of us. You need to share your time alone/with friends and with your parents, then you will surely have no problems.

Well I sat my parents down and told them i loved them very much and I love everything they do for me but I need a little space because I need time alone to think.

Simply let them know that you just want some time to cool off or reflect, being alone is a good thing from time to time.

Based on my experience, I found it easier to tell my parents straight up how I am feeling and that I need time for myself. It can be scary to share your experiences at first, but your parents are there for you. To support you and love you. You might be shocked to know that they went through a similar event and can understand what youre feeling. Maybe come together and set up a time to say that in that period you just want to be alone and not be bothered. After that, you guys can come together again.

Being parents, they might be worried as to why you need space. Let them know, you wish to spend some time with yourself and make yourself very clear.

With simple honesty, tell them how you feel but also maybe arrange to have a family hour at some point over the week where you do spend time as a family that way they will still feel like you want to be actively involved

Find a suitable time where you can sit down with your family and talk properly. Then, tell them politely that although you love them and really enjoys spending time with them, sometimes you need some space alone. Communication is key, just talk to them and i'm sure they will understand you.

Do it in a kindly and friendly way. Tell them that you are introverted and you need your space and you things and stuff, if you want to tell them how and when they can have a nice time with you when you can feel comfortable and okay. It's always nice to have time with them but it's okay if you feel quite overwhelmed with the situation.

Put up a sign on the door that says do not disturb, work in progress. Tell them you need to do something important