Hi Marie: You said: "...if she [your Mom] found out that i went and talked to a therapist, or even my own doctor, but got put on meds or something, and she found out...i can only imagine what she would think and feel..."

That's just it; you can't and don't know how she would feel, so how can that be a reason to stop you from doing what you need to do for yourself? Even if she did feel as you suggest; those are her feelings - you're not responsible for how anyone feels but yourself. She's an adult, and she will understand, but even if she didn't for some reason, you still have the primary responsiblility of doing what you need to do to take care of yourself and your health needs, right?

SeptemberMorn has given you some good advice.

Take care, and post soon. Warmest regards, Peanut

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