Overcoming mom's bad messages

bobpriest · Post by **bobpriest** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:51 am

As I was growing up, until my mom's death, I was always told that I couldn't be successful on my own. I heard the " you'll never make it on my own" over and over. After an initial bout with panic, things were good for many years, but then I was diagnosed with diabetes. This triggered more anxiety and depression. The diabetes is under control, but the others are still here. My doctor says that I still need to face the fears again. The meds ( lexapro ) do nothing. I don't want to regress even more. Any suggestions.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:00 pm

bobpriest.....Its a shame that people punish others for their own shortcomings.....if others are not satisfied with their own lives they bring others down with them...like a sinking ship and someone grabs ahold of you while you are trying to save yourself from drowning....Dont let this happen....alot of people are the greatest manipulators...My own Mom was very critical and we always seemed to be starved for approval from her...My Dad was ifferent.....this is what I am talking about....THEIR LIVES WERE THEIR LIVES...you were there but telling you you are not going to get anywhere in life is just plain hogwash...YOU MUST TAKE CONTROL....SAY NO!!!! I wont let her rule me, God rest her soul, but this is YOUR LIFE NOW....I am sure, deep in your Moms heart She wanted you to be happy, it was just her life was most likely not what she wanted it to be. I am constantly battling with living with my childhood memories in my parents (all deceased) home.....it has turned into a mental nightmare, and my only relief is to put this behind me and Move out. When we are fearful and downtrodden, people take that as a weakness, a failure, or lazy....we just need that extra push to win the race and get over the finish line.....I am glad your diabetes is under control also...THATS A BIG PLUS!!! Once you get MOMS WORDS OUT OF YOUR HEAD AND TURN THEM INTO POSITIVE WORDS FOR YOURSELF....you will feel better and feel more in control. creamcheese.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:43 pm

Bob throw those ssris in the trash. drugs cant make serotonin they just recycle whatever u already have. its all malarki man. its your soul trying to break free you got to start thinking different.

memories in my parents (all deceased) home.....it has turned into a mental nightmare, and my only relief is to put this behind me and Move out. When we are fearful and downtrodden, people take that as a weakness, a failure, or lazy....we just need that extra push to win the race and get over the finish line.....I am glad your diabetes is under