Unfortunately some people don't believe in the mental health system. When I was young I had bad depression but as I was on my way out the door to see the psychologist with my parents, my grandfather came to the front step and said "he doesn't need that s#$%it," then my parents asked me if I wanted to go. I said no, influenced by my grandfather's comments, but looking back I wish I had gone. I don't know who to blame more, my grandfather, or my parents for putting that on me (if it was my kid I would have told my grandfather it was none of his business). Anyway, that's all history.

Can you go see the doctor yourself? Are you in a position to do so? If so, I would do my best to do what's best for me, regardless of what others think, even if it is your own mother. You obviously have problems that need tending to. jmho