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Marriage pressure from parents
Dear doctors, pls tell me wat to do.I don't want to live and die. I feel like I'm done with my life and I don't have anyone to side with me or speak for me to my parents to stop verbally abusing ,pressuring,forcing me to get marry day by day. I'm feeling energy drained and Im 28 yrs old female from Chennai , Tamil Nadu. I don't want to get marry and my decision is to stay single and I'm currently unemployed. I wanted to pursue higher studies but my parents not allowed me and for each move my parents are telling don't wear small dress, you are not even talking to us how you will talk after staying with husband like they r treating me like I'm stranger and doesn't belong to them or my home. I have younger sister she is 22 yrs old and for her they r telling to pursue higher studies. My mom is 52 yrs old and my dad is 55 yrs old always they will force and blackmail me emotionally that we will die soon and we r older now pls marry don't make us shame infront of society and relatives.
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You can go for family counseling with a psychiatrist or psychologist. Marriage should not compelled. You are an adult. Are you you self sufficient? Indian parents have this attitude marriage is universal and everyone has to get married. If parents are not willing at least you can go for counseling to cope up with the situation. Don't lose heart, time will change.
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You sound deeply exhausted, hurt, and trapped in a home environment where your choices are being dismissed. Anyone facing constant pressure, comparison, verbal abuse, and emotional blackmail can start feeling hopeless. Right now the priority is not marriage, but your safety and mental health. Please do not stay alone with these thoughts—reach out today to a trusted relative, friend, counselor, or local mental health professional in Chennai who can support you. If thoughts of harming yourself feel strong or immediate, contact your local emergency services or go to the nearest hospital right away.
Your wish to stay single, study further, and build your own life is valid. The current pain may be making everything feel permanent, but this situation can change with support and planning. Try focusing on one step at a time: emotional distance from arguments, building employability, saving money, and creating future independence. You do not need to solve your whole life today. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Hi.. consult online for counseling. Alternatively you can search google for Dr. Shailaja Bandla, Psychiatrist for contact info.
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Dr. Meghana H
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8 yrs exp
Dharwad
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This is a very common situation in the household . I would say half of your problem would be solved if you get a job and move out for a few days, financial independence will give you a secure base for your opinions. Consider therapy sessions it will provide with support you need while you make decisions .make sure you get good nutrition, sleep and physical activity. Staying as much regulated and rational as possible will help. Definitely reach out if you are unable to sleep, not feeling hungry or feeling sad or anxious all the time, the first step in that case would be medications temporarily.
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