What "point" is she trying to make? That she's "all powerful?" I don't see what she's trying to get across. You've been working. Obviously you're responsible because you pay your car insurance on time, and are capable of driving a car!

My parents also forced religion on me, and it totally screwed me up. When I was 17 I told them I would NO LONGER go to that church and would NO longer follow that religion.

Is your mother unreasonable? Can you not sit her down and talk to her and TELL her that even your doctor told you not to take that job? Does she think she knows more than the doctor?

Since your mother doesn't seem to understand your diagnoses, is there some way that your doctor could TALK to your mother and explain these to her so that she'd understand? What if you had him CALL her, and talk to her about them? Do you think that would help? She seems to be totally "uneducated" about these mental illnesses and how serious they are. Talk to your doctor and ask him to call her and explain these to her. I don't see how she could deny how serious they are after talking with them. Maybe she'd understand after that. What do you think?

Gosh, I wish something would help. I wish you the very best, my friend. God bless and please keep us informed, ok? Take care. Hugs, Lee