Thank you so much for taking the time to read through everything. It's my first time taking it off my chest—phew!
I've suspected that their behavior might be due to their stress; Parent 2's also mentioned that possibility while reassuring me.
I haven't been to the hospital in a long time... I believe there's been a policy a few years back so that minors aren't allowed in the exact areas where my parent frequents. I don't know why exactly, but it'll make it hard to talk to a doctor about this.
Like I've said, neither of my parents believe in therapy, counselling, really any external help at all.
- "Neither of my parents believe in therapy... They would punish me for trying to connect with a therapist or counselor. I'm not one for secret operations, so I'm very concerned about trying to do it covertly either.
- If I try framing a meeting as "academic stress", Parent 2 would stop me as they always give legitimately good [academic] advice..." (Clarifying Situations)