Affect on a person health when family drags them down?

Question

I have a friend and her family is always dragging here down. Does anyone know the affect that can have on a person health? (it's to the point she thinks she's stupid and the only thing she can so it F up)

Answer 1

This is a very hard question to answer but also  a very common one. There are many young teeanagers who feel the same way. I understand how you feel about the situation, you being her friend in all. Well your a good friend and I can tell your concerned because your on here looking for a way to help her. All you can do is be there for her and let her know that she is better than that and one day her family will realize that but until then keep her head up and don't let it get to her too much. I have seen this bring a lot of pain to children and cause much more emotional damage. It can affect her health because of depression many young teenagers develop eating disorders and turn to drugs and alcohol. Like I said before be there for her as much as you can and if you have other close friends talk to them and let them know what is going on and ask them to be there for her also. Good luck and I hope everything turns out ok. Your a great friend.  

Answer 2

Personally, depression, stress, ulcers, migraines. Your friend's case might not be as bad.

Answer 3

Very low self esteem.  She will grow older and not know what makes her happy.  She will worry more about pleasing people then herself, possibly resulting in anxiety and depression.  She needs to talk to the school counselor.  The earlier she can get support the better.