S.O.S

Aigoo. Why do I feel like I only blog here on AFF when I have problems? Well, let's start of by apologizing to you guys, since I might waste your time whilst reading this blog. I just want to confide with you -- ask for some advice, maybe? I'll cut to the chase since this might take longer. I have misophonia, and I have been suffering from this psychological disorder for years now. I don't know when it started, but because of this one I have blown up by rage for a lot of times that I lost count. Sometimes by random events, I blow up. I'm a freaking misanthrope, it hurts.

For those of you who have no idea what a misophonia is, it's the decreased tolerance to (in many cases, hatred of) certain sounds, is a newly-recognized phenomenon that remains poorly understand. Sufferers are driven to distraction—even rage—by such insignificant sounds as chewing, tapping, breathing, whistling, scratching, humming, and footsteps. And, apparently, nail-clipping. In my case, I loathe the sound of chewing and mouse clicks. Worse yet, "Experts say the condition almost always begins in the early teens and worsens over time, where annoyance of one sound may expand to three or four sounds."

So yeah. That's the basis of this whole drama. I got reprimanded of being so inconsiderate and selfish, that I was always the only being understood, when in fact, they're not even trying. If I could stop it, I would! Really! It hurts because it's like my family hates me or something for it. They don't really give out any concern when I put myself in a corner and cover my ears like a very depressed being. They just get angry. 

It's not like I can stop it either. Hell, I would die just to erase this disorder out of me, but I can't. They don't -- can't understand how hard it is for me as well. I admit that I am being selfish. I would always try a lot of ways just to make those noises stop, mostly resorting to anger in the end, and I understand that they are probably getting tired of it, but I'm tired as well. 

Tonight was the first time I laughed maniacally while crying. I was even surprised myself. After they got angry at me I laughed. You might think that I have gone crazy, but I haven't.. .yet. Deep inside, I was breaking apart. Gosh I feel like making a story out of this one. Haha.

 

Recently, there was this argument that I heard out the room. I think they thought that I was sleeping. I heard them say how disappointed they were for me with the course that I will be graduating soon. In my point of view, why can't they just be proud of me for even graduating. Moreover, there's nothing wrong with Business Administration. I love my course and they should respect my decision. I didn't speak to them after two days, and they didn't really approach me for it. I only went out to eat, do my business on the bathroom, bath, and brush my teeth. I was really depressed. Really.

After two days, my mother talked to me and asked me what was wrong. It hurt because she didn't even know why I was sulking. I didn't tell her why afterwards. A day after, I realized that I was being selfish so I interacted with them as if nothing happened in the past few days. They didn't argue, and I really was trying hard. That night, I told my mother what the deal was and cried, but she didn't really console me. In fact, she didn't say anything.

In the end, I feel like a disappointment. I graduated in high school as the top four student of the whole school. My professor recommended me to further pursue my desired course which is Engineering, because for him, I had the aspects of one, and that I had a lot of potential. I will be graduating this June 4, our thesis being a candidate for the Best Thesis Award with actual investors lining up to buy our project for a relatively large amount of money, and although I am not in the Dean's list nor a Laude, I have a job that is high-paying, very much higher than what my colleagues are earning at the moment even though I am only working for an online job. I have a lot of achievement and yet they still think I'm a failure? It's not like I'm asking for rewards, acknowledgements, or any amends. I just think that it's unfair. Why can't they be proud of me?

Well, I guess that's about it. I'm pretty messed up, ain't I? I think you'd be surprised that a writer here is "that" depressed. I have a lot more things bottled up inside that I am not ready to share yet though. I'm just messed up.

I was looking for some outlet though, and luckily, you guys and AFF are here. There is a possibility that you might think of me committing suicide or something as well. Don't worry. I'm better than that. Heck, I even published a story here about suicide. It'd be very disappointing if I break the sense out of that story.

I missed blogging. Aigoo. Thank you for reading. :)

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yeolwho05
#1
Thank you everyone for the lovely advice! I didn't really expect some of you to comment since I don't know most of you, and I was extremely surprised to see how long your comments were. Thank you, really. It refreshed my mind and I think everything is fine for now. I might not be able to comment on each of yours since I don't want to dramatize this blog post any longer, but just know that I am really, sincerely, very thankful. Again, TYSM. <4
kittynya
#2
I feel like you need to just go out somewhere and scream out loud at some place. It's a good way of releasing stress and such. Screaming at the top of my lungs always helps me clear my mind. Honestly, your aren't being selfish at all. It's your future, your job decision and it's how you chose to be happy. Letting other's point of view get in the way of your happiness would bring anyone down and I think it hurt you more because it was your family but i assure you in time they will learn to accept it. If they don't then first of all you have yourself to be proud of for accomplishing something as grand as graduating after finishing the education that you desired. You cannot always do what others want you to do and you shouldn't be doing things for others. Just do what you want to do because your not living your life for others, your living it for yourself. And also, look around you more because there are more people that surround you and i am sure are more than proud of you for finishing your education, plus it's engineering!! Anything to do with math and the people who do it are automatically put in the genius level for me. You should be more proud of your accomplishments because not everyone finishes with a job already acquired.
ordinary_days01
#3
wow. just, wow. i don't really know if there's anything i can say that'll console you but, i'll give it a shot. you're right, i've never heard of that disorder and i don't think i'll ever be able to understand what you go through on a daily basis. but what i can say is that you're not alone. many people go through the same thing in their life, it's not the end of the world. and so what if your parents are disappointed in you? you know that you're doing something good for yourself, you're accomplishing what you really want to do in life. as long as you're satisfied with that, you shouldn't let others sour mood bring you down. be strong and realize that not everyone can appreciate what you do for yourself. i understand that they're your parents and that they should support you no matter what, but everything's not always so peachy all the time. it'll get better with time.

the piece of advice i can give you is to keep doing what you're doing. keep making those achievements and keep doing good things for yourself. don't beat yourself up over things you can't change. who knows, maybe talking to them, like really sitting down and talking to them, could fix the problem. it doesn't hurt to try. and you're not being selfish either. you're being completely sensible considering the circumstances of the situation. just, be strong okay? you're not in this alone, never forget that. it may feel like it, but you're not. i can't relate to your situation as i'm still in high school and have so much more to experience but just know that there's people out there that are proud of you and you always have to people to confide in. we only want to see you succeed. hang in there and i hope this helps (or even remotely made sense lol)!
coomet #4
i can't really understand your situation but i can only tell you to do whatever you what to. No one is ever satisfied by whatever we do. We may try harder everytime but they always want more. That's why i'm going to advice you to focus and give more time to what you really like instead of caring about what others think. It's hard and i can't even but i'm trying. So let's try together? =)
stellarcania
#5
Thank you for diagnosing what I have: misophonia.

I used to think I was just a teen with anger management problems that got worse over time to the point that I was getting angry at only sounds. I'm like you, hating chewing (gum chewing more so than food chewing, though I can't actually tolerate either of them) and mouse clicking. [A/N: once upon a time, i didn't know what a migraine was until someone told me that I had one. i am a very oblivious person.]

It got pretty bad to the point where I got so angry at my parents-- now we don't even eat meals together. My parents computers were moved to their rooms, and I was always in mine. Contact became minimal. I always had my door closed because I can't stand listening to the sounds outside of my room. I always have my headphones with me in case I heard something that would set me off, angry. It was definitely interfering with my life a lot.

That is, until the past few months.

I want you to know that there is hope that it can be cured, especially if you have the will to do so. I'm still struggling a bit, but I've got enough determination to finally be able to eat with my family this summer (well, my relatives at least). My motivation to self-cure was that I was thinking, "What if one day I meet someone I love? Will I be able to go on a date with him? Will I be able to have dinner with him?" and from there on, I realized how bad it could be for me in the future. To top it off, my aunt's immune system has failed, my grandma lost her husband (my grandfather), and more. I was thinking about how I would never be able to say that I got to have meals with them, and how I never really got to know them.

And somewhere along the line, my determination overpowered the psychological disorder.

I can't say I'm cured completely, but I'm doing a lot better now than I am before. I still get enraged over sounds occasionally, but it's also definitely significantly less than before.
Its_Ally
#6
I don't think you're selfish at all... it is something that you CAN'T control..
The problem is within your parents,and I can confirm that you didnt do anything wrong.. on the contrary, you've achieved so many things and you should be so proud of yourself and your parents should be too.. but if they're not.. it's their loss.. really.
Cheer up because everyone who's read this believes that you are very strong and amazing.. you just have to look back on the things that you've done rather than your flaws.. And remember that we're here for you.
kimsfangirl #7
My God! I'm so sorry to hear that... I don't know what to say because I've not really been in your shoes, so I may not understand your feelings fully. But I know it does hurt so much. Life is really tough I guess...
And I'm sorry to hear that you're suffering from psychological disorder, I just know that there is that kind of thing... It must be really depressing sometimes. Have you tried to go on therapy before? My friend was once suffering from terrible phobia, but she is fine now. I don't know if therapy work on yours but I think it's worth trying.
And about your parents that think you're such a failure, is it possible you don't mind them? I know it hurts and annoying *that's what I imagine at least*, but if you can be ignorant, maybe it will help a bit. I don't really get why they don't apologize to you after you told them the case though... They should be, at least in my thought.
I'm sorry if my advice ... I do wish you all the luck!