It can be very upsetting when your house is taken over by people you don’t know. You may feel like you don’t have any privacy. When you feel this way, it’s important to find your own space.
Talk with your parents about needing space of your own. Find a place in your house—a safe place just for you—that everyone else knows is off limits. No one can come in unless you say so.
Hang a sign on your bedroom door that says, “This is my personal space. Keep out.” Know that while you’re in your own space, you can think anything you want and feel anything you want. But try not to hide your feelings from others.
Think about times or places that have made you happy—a vacation spot, a holiday, a favorite meal, an activity, or a group of friends that brings you joy. Recall sights, sounds, smells, and tastes; remember things you laughed about or that made you feel safe and content. Traveling to these memories in your mind can bring you comfort.
