How can I calm down?

Question

Long story short:

My dad is going to jail for white collar crimes. He cheated on my mom with a well-known actress, model, and author. My mom has a drinking problem and gets irritated easily after 4pm (although she is not abusive). My family is publically humiliated because the local newspapers (NY Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Delaware Weekly) are insulting my family and father. My father is up really late at night trying to get his new company up and running.

I have a lot of summer homework (private schools give a lot) and I have to help my two brothers with their homework too. I also have to type up a trust fund contract for my dad's new companies (he introduced me into the business world in 1st grade when he had me sign a $200 million contract and now he wants me to take over his companies when I turn 25 y/o and get my trust fund money).

Basically I was this wealthy 13 year old who has fallen from paradise

We've sold 2 jets, 3 houses, 2 boats, several luxury cars, a limo, and we have had to dismiss a private chef, an in house manager, and a full-time housekeeper. My parents expect me to take care of everyone and everything.

I am WAY too young to be an adult but I was forced to grow up quickly because of the press and peer pressure.

I am constantly stressed out, I can't talk to my parents, I can't talk to school counselors (it's summer until September 10), and my friends take everything for granted and think my dad will be out of this mess as soon as his hotshot lawyer (the one who got Michael Jackson out of his molesting case) clears his name.

The fact is that he is a guilty man and is going to jail for a long time.

How do I calm down and relax?

Answer 1

Ok, well then you can prove he didnt sign it. And he doesnt have to prove who did sign it.

As long as the handwriting anaylsis says it wasnt him

CASED SOLVED

GOOD DAY..

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Answer 2

Very sorry to hear about this.. but what you can do is pray about it..

Answer 3

Wow, don't think about the negatives, think about the positives. : )

Answer 4

The jets and vacations were never yours to start with, they belonged to the people your father bilked out of their hard earned money.

Answer 5

ive haven't had t as bad as you.

but I'm middle class i just go to my local YMCA

and take the yoga class.

try something like that

or go out with your friends and do your favoriits thing.

have a spa nite

Answer 6

uh, don't really know what to say.  Sounds like a stressful situation if it is real.  I guess just tell your parents that your just a kid and can't handle it all, and only worry about yourself.  school and stuff anyways.  

Answer 7

Take a chill pill...haha

No you shouldn't do any work. Just wait for someone esle to do it.

Answer 8

Is this serious?  Who are you?  This must be your dream life.

Answer 9

No first grader is going to legally be allowed to sign a contract. Especially a $200 million dollar contract.

I don't believe you.

Answer 10

i'm not sure this is real but if it is then you should try just talking to people and keep a notebook or something

Answer 11

Basically I was this wealthy 13 year old who has fallen from paradise ??

paradise ??? well why complain :S

Answer 12

I'd start with not making up elaborate stories about being rich and having a this secret high power family :)

Answer 13

You're very creative.  Is this the start of your novel?

Answer 14

Vacation time baby!!!

Answer 15

I can take everything over and allow you to go on a holiday.  

Answer 16

eat some icecream!!! it helps me!!

Answer 17

Hire me for a mere $100,000.00 a year to come and take over some of your responsibilities.   Oh, I will need a signing bonus of $50,000 to get out from under some debt so that I can move there from here.  

Answer 18

Find a book that's main idea is related to your life. I've tried this and it really works. Books are like people.  Don't feel to down.  

Answer 19

Time flies when your drunk and you don't give a ****.

Answer 20

Sleep or use your private jet to go to hawaii

Answer 21

You could hand the company over to me?

Answer 22

thats a lot of stress. go to a spa or on vacation with a few friends to get some relaxing time in. best of luck :)

Answer 23

Deep slow breathing will calm you.

Answer 24

do some yoga.

and breathing exercises.

when ur feeling stressed journal your thoughts.

Answer 25

no one ever said life was easy but you have to be strong i was in a depressed mood for a while i cried everynight and well wat i did was try to focus on happy thing but couldnt so i found a hobby that made me happy and a guy that cares about me  

Answer 26

The school has councelors, and programs for you, not to mention the companies of which you are a part provide a wide variety of options. There are many ~ seemingly unlimited avenues for you to pick and choose.

Good luck

Answer 27

Wow!  You are dealing with a lot.  I'm sorry that your dad has to go to prison.  But, at least you have your mom.  And you will learn how to cope without all of the things you are used to.  As far as the press, ask you parents if your attorney can ask them to stop commenting.    

Answer 28

put your attention on being the 13 year old kid.

not the 13 year old adult who carries the world on her shoulders.

thats not healthy.

once you turn 18 or older then you'll have to learn to become a true

hardworking adult.

other than that.

focus on being young and have fun.

Answer 29

I suggest taking things one thing at a time and focus on the day you are in.  The future will take care of itself.  If you have faith, rely on God and if you need time for yourself..do something you enjoy for a few days.

Answer 30

Sorry bout that, hun =(

I'm going through a difficult time in my life right now as well w/ my parents and jobs. I totally feel for you ...

To calm down I have just been spending the time enjoying what I DO have... like going on my laptop, listening to my iPod, if I have any spare money I go shopping.

Meditating is another good way. Praying can help some people calm down too, if you're religious.

Watching TV can get my mind off of things as well.

(((*hugs*)))

Answer 31

Your story has a couple of holes in it.  

First, you claim that the story is in the newspapers, and then you say that we've never heard of you?  Ummmmmm.....

Second, no businessman (no matter how bad) would allow their six-year-old to sign $200M contract, and no lawyer would accept that signature as valid.

Whatever your deal, you clearly have some problems.  I would recommend professional help.