My vegetarianism isnt supported?

Question

i never ever want to eat meat. last night i FORCED myself to eat a little but of chicken and i nearly puked. . . i made sure i didnt. i kept faking that i was okay. i cant do this anymore. i hadnt had meat in at least a month but this episode made me realize i am definately a vegetarian. i cant fake it anymore. but i am almost 16. . . i have 3 older (and carnivorous) brothers. my family doesnt exactly accept me eating what they arent. . . i just dont know what to do. is there something wrong with me? my brother said that i have a "sickness." i feel sick everytime i see or hear abou tthe death of an animal.

any advice or comments are welcome.

im just incredibly depressed over this and need help.

THANK YOU!

Answer 1

Rynn (nice name by the way).......if you feel so strongly about not eating meat then you do what makes you feel good. Its your choice to be a vegetarian, not your families. Stick with it as long as you can. Don't be forced to eat meat that your mother has cooked. ....Good luck!

Answer 2

i think u need to sit down with your mom and tell her how you feel.

Answer 3

Compassion is not a "sickness". It's unfortunate that a lot of people today make it seem like it is. You should talk to your family and explain to them why you care about animals, and don't want to eat meat. If they aren't supportive, there's something wrong with them, not you. Don't worry about what other people think. You know you're doing the right thing

Answer 4

Nothing is wrong with you. You are just a vegitarian. I get sick when I eat red meat. but I tend to gross myself out. I can eat chicken and fish. And pork sometimes. Just tell them. And then if they say you have to, eat it and puke.

Answer 5

I went through a phase like that.  My mother told me I would have to prepare my own meals if I wasn't eating what the rest of the family was.  I ate a lot of soup.  I loved Mediterranean bean soup.  

Be careful though, I had to quit my vegetarian ways because I was lacking nutrients my body needed from meat.  I know a girl who lost her hair because she stopped eating meat.  Make sure you eat a well-balanced diet rich in nuts, tofu, and dark green vegetables that provide a lot of nutrients you need.  Even then, you may want to talk to a doctor.  If you have any medical problems(I didn't know I did at the time) it may be an impossibility for you.

Answer 6

your family sounds crazy

Answer 7

You need to do the following:

1.  Speak with your family doctor to make sure you are getting all the nutrients out of other foods/supplements that you need.

2.  Talk to your parents to show them you have done your homework, and that you need their support.  You understand that it may be awkward, and you are willing to help prepare your meals since it isn't what everyone else is eating.  Show them your dietary plan so that they know you are still meeting your nutritional needs.

3.  It isn't a sickness, it is a personal choice...it doesn't matter whether or not they agree with it.  If you are becoming depressed, you should talk to your doctor about that as well.

Answer 8

Just stay a vegetarian, no one can judge you that you hate eating meat, i wanted to be a vegetarian myself but i thought it was hard to with everyone eating meat and eating school lunches(with meat) i always feel bad for the animals but you know...

Answer 9

First off, that's awesome that you're a vegetarian. It really is. My family doesn't really approve of me being vegan, either. Almost every day they'll ask me, "Are you SURE you don't want a hamburger?" I just say, "No thanks." Just tell them that you're a vegetarian, and that's that. They should accept it. If they don't, they're stupid. :\

Answer 10

Welcome to being a teenager. You're changing from the child your parents/family/friends created to an independent adult.

This will entail some rebellion,(ie:knee jerk reaction) followed by seeking out completely new experiences. Oh and by the way, when you get to college you'll cut your hair.

Most people who become vegetarians do so in their teenage years. Some stick with it, others don't. Don't make such a big deal out of a natural process.

Oh, and one tiny detail, unless your brothers have a REALLY unhealthy diet, they are probably ominvoires, not carnivoires.

Try eating around the meat, if you don't make a big deal out of it your family may not either.

Answer 11

No, you are perfectly fine.  It's actually very common to have this experience.  Many people are old-fashioned, especially in more rural parts of the country, and don't approve of a vegetarian diet.  You need to be persistent and firm.  Don't be rude, don't argue, just firmly tell them that you won't eat meat any more.