My mother really hurt me

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Registered: 09-15-2004
My mother really hurt me
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Mon, 07-18-2005 - 8:46am
We had an argument last night. She informed me I am not bi-polar I have a "mean streak". This really hurt me. But she grew up in the 50's where people with mental illness were still deemed as "crazy". So instead of having a "crazy" daughter, I suppose she would rather have one with a "mean streak". When I was hospitalized a month ago, I called my husband for help, not her. She was furious. But my DH gives me support, she just gives me grief. I wish to high heavens that I had not convinced her and my dad to buy a house with me a few years ago. Basically I ended up supporting them and having to endure my mothers constant screaming bloody murder, temper tantrums. I am seriously considering going to a hotel tonight so I can get away from her. But if I did there would be another hysterical tantrum when I got home. I can't take much more of this. I guess I just needed to vent to people who understand.
Jodie

Jodie

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 07-18-2005 - 8:51am
So sorry. I have similar problems with my mother... who thinks that if I take herbs I'd be fine. She is in serious denial about her own mental health status. Just keep clinging to your dh and using his support, wish I had more advice!
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 07-18-2005 - 4:17pm

Jodie,


I'm really sorry you're having such a hard time with your mother.

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Registered: 10-23-2004
Mon, 07-18-2005 - 8:40pm

Jodie,


I know how you feel about your mom.

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Registered: 09-01-2004
Mon, 07-18-2005 - 11:00pm

Jodie,


No answers for you here, since my relationship with my mother is pretty much the same--only difference is 3 1/2 years later she still doesn't know my dx, because from the moment she does everything I do or say will be viewed as a result of the BP, whether or not it makes perfect sense.


I'm glad you have your dh's support, I know that really helps.

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Registered: 02-06-2004
Mon, 07-18-2005 - 11:09pm

(((Jodie))) I'm sorry I have little to offer right now, but hugs.

Amanda

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