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Old Nov 11, 2015, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by K_vd_W View Post
I haven't been diagnosed by a psychiatrist, but I can tell you I struggle with depression. There's even a possibility of bipolar 2, going for an assessment soon. Anyway, I have noticed in the past year almost severe mood swings. My depressive 'phases' are much worse and more obvious. Today I felt myself sinking back into depression. My mother also noticed this and asked me what's wrong. I told her I'm just feeling down, immediately her mood changed and I could tell she was irritated. It's always been this way. If I can't giver her an answer as to why I'm feeling like this, she gets irritated, as if I have control. And I can't help but resenting her for that.
My mother, generally, is a very kind and understanding person, but when it comes to this kind of thing, she gets angry with me. Like I told her my psychologist wants to send me for a psychiatric assessment, she was against it and very unhappy about it. I know I'm just ranting, but does anyone else have this problem when it comes to family?
I just don't know what to tell her to make her understand. I'm actually considering lying to her if I am 'officially' diagnosed with MDD or BP2..
Oh hun...I can relate to this SO much. My mom ended up kicking me out years ago (she left a note on the table telling me to "leave immediately") because she couldn't handle my "mood swings" any more. Luckily I was able to go live with my dad and step-mom. A couple years later, after a few hospital stays, ect. I was finally able to figure out what was going on.

The only advice I can give you is to continue doing what you think is best for YOU at the moment. Maybe sit down with your mother and calmly explain how you feel and why you want to get an assessment. You could even ask her why she seems upset when you bring this subject up, if you think she would be willing to discuss it further. I've found writing things down before going to talk to someone helps significantly.

Giving you hugs!!!