Dealing with anxiety with no peace and quiet at home

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Having to deal with anxiety and everything is horrible as it is but having little peace even at home makes it so much harder my 12 year old brother is often loud and finds enjoyment in annoying people it seems and just doing silly childish things that stress me out I have to share a room with him too which is difficult..I've always had anger issues too so this has often resulted in alot of arguments and stress..and then there's my parents which are great and supportive but sometimes really not..most weekends they will get drunk and blast music to where the floor feels like it's shaking and it makes me very uncomfortable and most of my efforts to get them to turn it down are met with comments like god can't even have fun for just 1 day on the weekend and stuff like that and then there's my baby brother that screams and cries all the time..I just so often feel like there's no escape no peace or anything in this house and it's so hard when I'm already struggling..

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  • Posted

    I go through the exact same thing!! 

    If you ever feel it's too much,  I find that going into for own space, listening to your' favourite music and doing something you love makes you forget what's going on around you and makes you relax!!!

    Also! Maybe try and do something with your brother that you both like, so that his energy gets used up a bit?

    • Posted

      Thank you yeah music is good sadly me and my brother don't really don't get on like at all so I don't currently think I can do things with him..but I'm happy to know I'm not alone I'll get through this thank you

  • Posted

    It seems like you struggle because you want to just relax.  Why don't you try getting sound isolating headphones?  That would help block out the sound a lot.

    Also, maybe you should try to address why you feel like that?  Usually people like being in lively environments.  Maybe you can try to see it from a different perspective and be grateful for a lively household.  I know mine is quiet, but sometimes too quiet.

    God Bless you!

    • Posted

      Yeah I can try and see it that way it is tough though hehe and I don't currently have a job yet but I'm working on it and I'll definitely get those when I can until then I'll try and see it all in a positive light I guess thinking well atleast it's not lonely or something haha

    • Posted

      Thats a good start man I like the way you're seeing this situation.

      Get some some on amazon today man!  It's really easy to find them and you can probably get some for really cheap.  If it really bothers you I would say to do that.

  • Posted

    Hi there

    just read your post, you need you own time, everyone does.

    some people like a quiet some lively  sourondings but we all need peace.

     So how can you do this. Can you take a walk have you got music you like you can listen too.

    I get the noise thing .... ex husband used to blast it out and when I knew it was coming it made it worse. When people are drunk they are loud it’s  sad your parents don’t listen to you when you ask them to turn it down. Very frustrating I know.

    Headphones to block the noise like was suggested maybe ask your parents to get you some say it would help a lot.

     Don’t know your age or where you live is it safe for you to go out and sit although it’s cold the peace would be worth it.

    You are the eldest by the sounds of it brothers are annoying younger siblings are!! You are in a hectic busy household it’s going to b noisy 

    Could you talk to you parents on a (quiet day) and tell them how you feel calmly and say you are struggling right now and need a bit of support, especially from them.

    Hope you can try to get some peace.

    try to ignore that brother it’s growing up and you’re all different ages.

     You still need you time for sure,

    walking your little brother might like was said could tire him out then you’ve got a bit of peace.

    Talk to your parents maybe work something out.

    swimming, gym, library all can be time just for you.

    take care

    vicky🌈

     

    • Posted

      Thank you I'm 18 currently trying to get a job it's tough but im sure i'll get something soon and yeah I certainly can go for walks or sit outside for some fresh air and though my current headphones aren't noise cancelling I can certainly use them to listen to some music and when I have the money I'll get noise cancelling I've tried talking with them about I'll before sadly and they don't seem to understand..but I'll keep doing my best I'm happy I'm not alone.

  • Posted

    Yeah I would get annoyed too when I was a teen. They would blast the volume of the TV and I had a really bad migraine. 😑Not even when I told them would they turn it off. I like being left alone and can't handle too much sound either.When people drink beer they tend to be very selfish and mean.  Apart from it stressing us out. I understand its stressful when you need some peace and quiet and you can't get any. I agree with the others. Try some noise cancelling headphones. Zone out into your own world. Play some relaxing music. Beethoven, piano, blues. Hope you feel better and find some relieve💖🙏👍Wish you the best.

    • Posted

      Thank you it sure does suck but it makes me happy to know others can understand : )

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