How can I overcome migraine due to parental pressure regarding career?

Question

Hello doctor,

There have been problems between me and my family due to which I have got a migraine. I do not want to do my family business but I am forced to do so. I have lost interest in talking to anyone. I was not allowed to do masters even though I was good in my course. I am not allowed to do anything that I want in terms of my professional career is concerned. I feel helpless and do not know what to do next. I have fought, cried, pleaded. But they do not let me do anything. Just because my father's business is flourishing and he has money, does it mean even I have to do the same?

Answer 1

Hi,

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I think there is a definite factor for your stress and that stress is due to the conflict with your father. They are not letting you complete your studies or they want you to join their business, these are different things. You have to clear in your mind about your current academic status and future career related to your studies and compare this thing with the business, and have a healthy discussion with your father or have conflict resolution counseling where you and your father would attend the session to have fruitful results.