[99fairies]

My parents have been here for about 5 hours. I'm so stressed I'm starting to dissociate. I just want them to leave. I'm sorry for all of you don't have parents anymore. I know I should be thankful that I even have parents. But the stress they cause is almost too much.

[HALLIEBETH87]

Try grounding skills

[eye2797]

deep breath.
How long they staying?

[99fairies]

I just told my mom that they need to leave in an hour. She's mad now but I need to protect my mental health.

[99fairies]

So I told my mom they needed to leave in an hour. They left 2 hours later. But they are finally gone.
I still get very triggered by them. The dissociation is still bothering me. I have been hospitalized after a visit with them before. Totally unsure if that's gonna put me in an episode. I sure hope not. I usually spend about 3 days in bed after they leave.

[taybaby]

It sounds to me like you are putting yourself through something that really hurts you emotionally and mentally because you feel like you should. Maybe you can tell them how you feel and can arrange to see and communicate with each other through Skype! Luckily my parents are supportive of my mental health but I've definitely had to keep some of my former best friends at a distance because I realized they were just not good for me. Your health comes first! Having to spend three days in bed after a visit just isn't good at all.