How do you deal with family stress?

I live with my mom's family in a very tiny apartment, we are like 17 people there 🥵 i started to get addicted to sleep again bcz going out to avoid them doesn't work. It just few hours that i feel at peace but when I get back the relaxation goes away.
Have you ever dealt with a chaotic family? How?

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mynameisray · 26-30, M

Dear @Hassan, your living circumstances are far from ideal. The fact that you acknowledge that it’s not healthy for you both mentally and physically is the first step so well done. I too came from a large family and became the ‘man of the house’ so to speak and had to undertake every responsibility that a father, mother, brother, sister should have done. I don’t regret all the hardship that I’ve had to do as it’s made me the person that I am today. However, I would never wish the same on someone else. You must get out and live your life. There is a saying I will share with you from my Islamic faith:

“Tie your camel” - eg. If you don’t look after yourself you have no one but to blame but yourself

I hope this helps you!