Sick of emotions

I totally get what you're going through right now. You're 16 years old, and that's a terrible time emotion and confidence wise, but trust me, you're developing mentally as we speak. Keep working on yourself - don't give up and beat yourself up. You think a lot, but you can use that trait to your advantage. You can analyse yourself and why you think a certain way and practice changing it to tweak your emotional strength. You're a smart girl, I'm sure. Having a lack of emotions is not good either. I have this 'defence mechanism' that I can't control, and whenever something stressful happens, my emotions shut own. It's not as convenient as you might think. It makes me feel angry and stressed that I can't empathise with my friends when they are in pain, and makes me feel frustrated that I say something that hurts their feelings because I have none myself. You can be anyone you want to be. Just don't give up on yourself. Convince yourself that you're a strong girl, not a weak girl. Tell yourself that you're strong and can handle problems every day until you start to believe it. It sounds corny, but it's a really good strategy for developing good habits. Have confidence, Annabelle! Things will get better. I promise :)

Well find another way to release your stress that isn't self harm. Try writing a poem, or another way like that. Also, if your really upset over previous breakups to the point of cutting, I wouldn't get into relationships until you get better. It's okay to be weak sometimes. Think of it this way, some people are too afraid to show weakness. Yet you can. I think it's more of a sign of strength that you can show weakness, rather then someone who is too afraid to. It's okay to cry and be upset, but you should find another way to release your stress. Maybe try just crying it out? Or finding someone to talk to who you can trust. Going on vent/listen chat isn't always helpful, I have a lot of bad experiences on there with people who don't get it (well then why be a listener?) But there's plenty of registered people on here who'll listen. You could message me. . . You should do my friend a favor (this account is ran by multiple people) and go read her thing. >> https://blahtherapy.com/user-groups/general/forum/topic/words/ << She confided for the first time, and so far it isn't turning out to be a good experience. And I don't want her first time opening up to turn out to be horrible. :/

I feel where you're coming from. Open up to friends and family people who can reach out and help you. You are not alone.