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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote
I am sorry the difficulties continue. 
It sounds like your parents have some strong beliefs, some (potential) misunderstandings about meds -- and definitely some misunderstandings about your needs.
I am sure they mean well. Families often have to struggle with the acceptance of illness, just as we do. They are still hoping you don't need meds. This is a major problem! You need your meds!
If you are in the U.S., it may be helpful, in the longer run, for you/your parents to look into the NAMI family education program in your area.
This daily (or hourly) having to debate your need for meds raises your anxiety and is counterproductive to your healing. This situation, as it stands, cannot be good for your self-esteem.
A family meeting is needed as soon as possible. There is potential for everyone coming into agreement once misunderstandings have been cleared up. A third party may be very helpful with reaching an understanding. It's critical an understanding is reached. How else can you heal well in your parents' home?
Much Love and Compassion,
WC |
I know! Right. I even talked to my husband about this, and he's really pissed about it, and on verge of calling my mom and talking to her.
How am I going to heal in this environment. I wish they weren't being so weird. If meds agitate my mom so much I just want to tell her to give them all to me and let me handle them, but I don't think she'll do that.
My parents are so triggering. And it's so important for me to remain stable or my husband won't take me back because he wants to make sure our daughter is in a safe and stable environment.
My mom is stubborn like me. In our family I'm always wrong and they're always right. No matter what. And I'm always the one being difficult, not them. It's just the way my parents are. I also used to get blamed for everything and they're really nasty towards me when they get drunk.
The NAMI idea is great. I don't know if they'd go though.