I pissed off my grandad by “accidentally” losing the keys (they were never lost, but he doesn’t forgive me) and he constantly calls me day dreamy, in a ‘you’re fucking stupid’ way (which is what he told me when he Shouted at me about my ass always being in fairyland) and now my anxiety is at ridiculous levels because I fear him, my mum fears him too. I triggered his anger and now no one is happy and he gives me the silent treatment and I feel like shit because this is my fault. My social anxiety has finally reached true crippling levels, I tried to talk to an employee at the cinema yesterday and ended up shaking horribly and crying. I can’t talk to anyone anymore, I’m even struggling to talk to my own mother. University starts in September, which you’d think was a reason for me to stay, but fuck, me living alone with a house full of strangers isn’t what sounds good right now, and I have to get a job now otherwise I can’t afford the cost of accommodation, which is impossible for me when my social anxiety has reached this stage. Everyone is better off without me, I feel trapped.
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Have you reached out for support with your social anxiety, with a doctor or therapist?
I know that isn’t easy but it’s important, btw fuck your grandad honestly, no excuse for treating someone so fragile in such a manner let alone anyone else.
How is your relationship with your mother is she understanding of your problems?
Your grandad isn’t physically abusive at all is he? Just emotionally/verbally?
Don’t give up, if you need someone to talk to, someone to support you mentally through this shit, feel free to reach out to me,
You don’t have to deal with it entirely alone, life is pretty difficult.
You’re important, you’re valid and I care about you.
You can get through this.
Is it possible to stay with a friend? Someone that won’t trigger your anxiety?
Who isn’t a stranger? They will be nice people probably coming from the same situation of people that have scared them. You will be much happier there I presume. Study a lot and impress them with your knowledge and passion for your study. Unless someone decides to take the role of bully then you should be free of your fears.