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Jan 22, 2017, 04:44 PM
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Angel_Davis,
Sometimes you have to consider the kind of relationship you are able to have with these people and temper your expectations based on that. Your mother and sister are toxic to you and your mental health. I'm not saying cut off contact, but temper your expectations to the kind of support they can provide. Try not to rely on them for emotional support. Put yourself on "medium chill" mode when you are around them and don't pay any mind to the things they say. Have visits with them, but have them be a set amount of time, and only stay that long. Don't put yourself through long visits with them. Develop your "family" with other people you know.
Good luck,
seesaw
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Primary Dx: C-PTSD and Severe Chronic Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder
Secondary Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder with mild Agoraphobia.
Meds I've tried: Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor, Remeron, Elavil, Wellbutrin, Risperidone, Abilify, Prazosin, Paxil, Trazadone, Tramadol, Topomax, Xanax, Propranolol, Valium, Visteril, Vraylar, Selinor, Clonopin, Ambien
Treatments I've done: CBT, DBT, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Talk therapy, psychotherapy, exercise, diet, sleeping more, sleeping less...
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