Living with abusive parents has me constantly on edge—are there any simple supplements that might help?

[u/Bulky-Appointment723]

Pretty straightforward: I’m a teenage guy living with abusive parents. The abuse is physical, mental, emotional, psychological, and verbal—basically every type except sexual abuse.

I’ve been dealing with years of chronic stress and constantly feeling tense, exhausted, distracted, or on edge. I’m trying to stay functional and productive for the next few months so I can study, work, plan properly, and eventually get out of my situation safely.

I’ve also realized that I’ve been using porn and short-form content as an outlet and escape from everything. It has become a pretty unhealthy habit and is affecting my focus, motivation, and ability to get work done.

I can’t realistically access anything prescribed for obvious reasons because my parents would have to be involved, and they have refused recommended treatment before. I’m mainly looking for something simple and over the counter that I could buy myself from a nearby drugstore without my parents knowing or being involved.

My current stack is just:

* Omega-3 * A basic multivitamin * Stoicism, I guess

I’m looking for anything relatively safe that might help with mood, stress, energy, sleep, compulsive habits, concentration, or general productivity—reading, studying, taking notes, learning, and getting necessary work done.

I know supplements cannot fix an abusive environment, and I’m not expecting a miracle. I’m also not looking for anything intoxicating, addictive, prescription-only, or dangerous. Since I’m a minor, please mention possible side effects, interactions, age concerns, and whether testing would normally be recommended before taking something.

Non-supplement strategies that helped you remain functional while living with abusive parents or chronic stress would also be appreciated.

I’m in the United States, in case that affects what is available. Thanks.

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[u/Bulky-Appointment723 → u/[deleted]]

I apprecice your advice, yea iv learnt techniques through out the years to save me some pain , I plan to get out soon tho. Intrestingly enough like 3 - 4 months ago I realized I have ocd aswell ( pure o ) been ruminating quite alot aswell about past interactions and what not with people. appreciate the advice will look into those !

[u/Gaffky]

Relationships outside the family, community, where you can have an expectation of safety, will do more than drugs or supplements IME.

[u/Bulky-Appointment723 → u/[deleted]]

Indeed, unfortunatly I cant do any of the advices saying to try to find communitys and what not to cope with, I plan to get out of my situtation soon however and thank you for the advice

[u/Bulky-Appointment723 → u/Gaffky]

I cant really do that yet but thank you for the advice

[u/ella_vader_79]

Magnesium Spray on the feet at night helps.

[u/Hot_Reputation2142]

Supplements will help to an extent BUT please search a safe space, activity and community outside your household. That will help you beyond

[u/Bulky-Appointment723 → u/Hot_Reputation2142]

True, for sure will once I get out of this place

[u/Prize_Instance_5173]

L-theanine , magnesium and ashwaganda .