I've been feeling ignored by those closest to me, how do I deal with this?

Hello, I'm in my twenties and I live at home with my parents and siblings. In my culture, we stay at home until we get married pretty much and Im no where near getting married, so home is where I stay.





So anyway the last week or two I've been feeling very alone even though I live with 4 other people.





I feel like when I talk, no one really listens. Sometimes I ask a question and no one responds back. It's like they are in their own world.





Another thing is sometimes my mother will talk to something with my sister and brother and I cannot contribute because it might be about a show they all watch and I don't. Makes me feel out of it, like a loner.





I feel like a old shoe, just ignored and worn. It's really eating up at me and making me feel weird. My mind keeps wondering do those around me love me? I know they do, but then my mind goes, why does it feel like I'm invisible and no one is interested in me?





How can I stop feeling this way?





Thanks,


Janet

I've been feeling ignored by those closest to me, how do I deal with this?
I think you should start by having a conversation with your mother. Pull her aside, ask to speak with her privately, and tell her everything you just wrote here. I'm sure she will be understanding.
Reply:when they get ready to talk to u jus ingore them thats wat i do
Reply:Does your culture dictate whether you can have friends? Sounds like there is a communication problem and you need a good listener who will listen to you and to whom you can listen and talk. Find something interesting to do even if it is taking a course, joining an interest club or helping others.
Reply:You control your thoughts - keep them positive.
Reply:You can start by telling THEM how you feel - show them this post if it makes things easier.


They don't mean to make you feel this way, they probably don't realize you feel the way you do - so TELL them!



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