[ShantheArtist23]

So I stayed home sick from school yesterday... okay, to be honest, I was SO BACKED UP (constipated) I couldn't even walk straight. And then I had the WORST cramps ever. They were so excruciating... I was practically in tears. The night before I was in the bathroom (I'm so sorry for sounding weird or gross if I do...) and I was like in tears because it was so uncomfortable. I finally gave up and went into the living room to sit down. I was kind of crying when I told my mom I was in so much pain and all she started to do was yell at me. "You're not doing anything I say! If you would've just taken ibueprofen and that stool softener, this could have been over like 3 hours ago. Okay, the stool softeners are SO harsh on your body. I was reluctant to take them, and I certainly regretted it. Ibueprofen didn't help a thing.
I walked out of there (the bathroom) and just wanted to give my mom a hug or something (or her to give me one) and all she does is yell at me saying it's basically my fault for the suffering. I was pretty unhappy after that...
Even just for something as stupid

[Altered Moment]

Your not horrible at all. Not in the least. How can you be horrible for having constipation. That is not something you can help. I am sorry your Mom is not a little bit more compassionate. Sometimes people just want to be right. Maybe try the stool softener or even a laxative. It is not fun but solving the issue in important. if it continues you should probably see a doctor.

[Frankbtl]

Hi ShantheArtist, I'm really sorry your mom couldn't be there for you when you needed her.
I would have hoped she could have seen right past the fact that you didn't take what she'd suggested, because when you're suffering that much the rest is pretty insignificant in my eyes.
Really hoping you're feeling better now, but if not then worth getting checked out by a doctor if you can do that.
And as for the hug your mom didn't give you when you needed it.........it might be a bit late now, and not quite the same but sending you hugs now:

And you know where we are if you're feeling you need some understanding, empathy, support anytime, right??!! You're NOT horrible!!!!!!

Alison

[waterknob1234]

ShanetheArtist, you are not a horrible person. It's more like you are or were a sick person needing some help. You stayed home from school because you were really and truly sick. Constipation is miserable. Stool softeners and laxatives help even if they do cause cramps because they get rid of the problem. A gentler laxative to take is miralax or its generic equivalent. The only problem is it takes a few days to start working. You take it everyday until you get regulated. I have had this problem a little too much so I know what it feels like. I am sorry your mom was not very supportive. We all need people to care when we're not feeling well, especially mom. I send you love and hugs.