I think my friend is emotionally abusing me without even knowing it. We went to college together, so we have a history and lots of common acquaintances. My friend is very popular, she has thousands of followers on social media. Maybe that’s what makes it harder for me to defend myself. There’s always a thought lurking at the back of my mind: “If I say this or do that, she’ll write that little dirty post of hers, and all our common friends will laugh at me”. I can’t be myself when I’m around her. She always acts like she knows everything about everything, and my opinions are gross or weird. She requires extra attention, and dates like her Birthday literally scare me. I know that it’s so important to her that I feel it’s my duty to call her early in the morning. Although, she just sends me a short text on my Birthdays. Her demands are often unreasonable, in my opinion. She can ask me out on very short notice and expects me to cancel any plans, unless it’s work, or I’m dying. If I don’t accommodate her, she can half-jokingly yell at me. I kind of know she is a narcissist, and I’ve put up with it for years. But I want to have other friends now, and I don’t know how to walk away quietly.

I’m increasingly concerned about my 21-year-old stepdaughter who lives with us. Despite her age, she still has many childish tendencies, and most of her interests align with those of a much younger individual. She has a deep love for Disney movies and often spends hours watching them, which is something I would expect from a child, not a young grownup. She doesn’t have many friends and sits at home all days after college. She is quite capable of taking care of herself and doing small things around the house without being asked. But I must say she is rather immature. Her reaction to conflict or discomfort is often inappropriate for her age. Instead of engaging in a conversation about something she dislikes, she may throw a KitKat at me or show the middle finger, which is so infuriating!

Another issue is her emotional sensitivity. She gets upset over trivial matters and becomes angry very easily. It's incredibly challenging to have any kind of constructive dialogue with her because she takes everything personally. She’s been on medications for almost five years (maybe more, not sure) with official diagnoses of depression and social anxiety. Which only exacerbates all her tendencies. I mean, even the slightest bit of criticism or pressure can lead to her bursting into tears. My spouse and I are being very discreet around her, as any minor inconvenience or change can set off an emotional breakdown. She needs that my spouse be around her at home most of the time, she won’t even go shopping alone, presumably because she’s too anxious about it.

She has seen a therapist in the past, but I can’t say if it made any difference, my spouse was the one who chose the therapist and overlooked the process. I think they had some conflict, and my stepdaughter refused to continue. Don’t know the details. Anyhow, I worry that she hasn't been able to progress beyond these childish behaviors due to her mental health issues. I want to support her, but it's becoming increasingly difficult to do so when her responses are so disproportionate.

I'm concerned how it will impact her future. She needs to be able to handle life's challenges without our help (financial or emotional). I fear that she may be unsuccessful in relationships and work environments, if she continues like this. I need some guidance on how to help her change and thrive.

Lately, my crying patterns have changed. Previously, I would cry at night when feeling sad, but now I find myself crying unexpectedly, often in an exaggerated and intense manner, with difficulty breathing. What's particularly concerning is that even before encountering genuinely sad situations, I tear up, I've noticed a significant increase in my crying, a stark contrast to my childhood where I prided myself on rarely shedding tears. Now, it seems like I've become more emotionally vulnerable. Whether it's someone raising their voice at me or engaging in a disagreement, the intensity of my tears has heightened. What's particularly unsettling is the surge in instances where I find myself crying intensely, even in situations that never used to evoke tears. The feeling of crying without an apparent reason has become more frequent and overwhelming for me.

Particularly during poignant scenes in love stories where a character faces death, and their partner is left grieving, I experience a peculiar sensation within me. In those moments, an overwhelming and intense urge to cry takes hold, despite my rational understanding that it's merely a work of fiction. This has left me uncertain about the mental and emotional challenges that may be underlying these reactions.

I've been experiencing an unsettling trend of increasingly negative vibes, a feeling that has been intensifying over the past few months. Loneliness has become a constant companion, and as a 15-year-old, navigating these emotions can be challenging. It seems like even small things are triggering profound feelings within me, to the extent that I find it difficult to contain my tears at times. This emotional struggle is becoming more apparent, and I'm unsure how to cope with it.

I'm going through a tough time. I find myself crying for no reason, and it's getting worse. I've tried to hold it back and think about why I feel so sad, but it's not helping. I even got a fever from thinking too much. My smartwatch warned me about stress all day yesterday. I'm feeling angry and hateful, and this has been happening for about two months.

When I was feeling lonely a few months ago, I was diagnosed with PTSD. Things were getting better, but now it's starting again. I've tried talking to my parents, but they think I'm joking and won't take me to see a therapist or counselor. I told my teacher, but nothing has changed. I spend about 90% of my time feeling lonely and alone because I don't have anyone to talk to.

I don't know what's going on with me. Even though everything seems fine in my life, I'm not happy. I posted about this before, and people suggested seeing a therapist, but my parents won't listen. I'm tired and don't know what to do. Christmas doesn't feel special, and no one around me is celebrating. I'm thinking about going far away and being alone for a while.

There are very few people in my life, and I've started feeling hate for everyone. I also feel like everyone lies to me, and everything is fake. My emotions are all over the place, and I know it's not right. It's getting worse every day, and it's too much for me to handle.