cheers SparkyCat, it's difficult when parents don't get it. Sorry to hear you experience the same.
I've been considering asking her to do some reading on the topic, so she can get better aquatinted with what it is… both for her and my benefit..
Theres a book i'm reading on OCD that has a section devoted to the aspect of family members living with a relative with the condition e,t,c,
So i think i'll read that and then maybe see if we can come to a better understanding.

I find it infuriating though that my mum has OCD and BDD herself.. yet she tends to 'ignore' it as her way of coping with it.. and still suffers from it but kindo've just 'gets on with it'..
So she thinks that it's as simple as that.
In many ways she's 'adopted' her anxiety disorders as part of her personality.. as she believes she'd lose her creativity and personality quirks .. which is a very sad belief to hold.. as it prevents her from wanting to get better.

i admire her for getting on, but i always have wandered why she has just accepted it, and never tried to tackle it or reduce it's effect over her; and instead just let's it continue..

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anyhow, today we're cool again.. which is good.
And i'm feeling a lot better.

i don't know your situation, but maybe you could try getting a better understanding together too?

take care,
Circles.