What would you do?

[Willoughbyva]

My mom has been sick for the past couple months since June actually. She has a bad heart and lung problems plus she has diabeties. She just got out of a rehabilitation hospital yesterday. She isn't in the best of shape and she needs supervision to do some things. My dad isn't in the best of shape either. The problem is I have OCD really bad. Seeing her like this makes me anxious. Plus if something goes wrong I hear a bunch of crap from my dad. I have taken him to see my mother everyday for the past month. The other day he told me I had satan in me. Needless to say I don't feel like I am geting much support from anybody. Part of me feels like saying the heck with everything and just move out, but another part says just ride it out and do the best I can. I live at home and have a little over a semester to go before I can graduate. I just feel crappy.
Any advice?

 

[ohtwell]

I'd say just ride it out. Your parents know that you are doing the best that you can and I'm sure they both appreciate all of the help you are giving them. They might not show it but I'm sure they do. If you leave now you will regret it later. Your dad saying that you have Satan in you is just him being angry and only having you to take it out on.

Definitely get some extra help. No one should bare a burden like this all on their own.


: ) Amanda

 

[Ryan]

Paxil?

 

[Azraele]

Tough one. Illness are very stressful. I would continue to play an active part in their lives, but perhaps you need to get someone to share the weight of the burden. I recently had a family member pass away after a prolonged illness, so I know the toll it takes on you. It can be absolutely overwhelming.

Hang in there.

 

[Willoughbyva]

Thanks for you all's comments. I do want to stay a part of thier lives. I guess I am just down today. Christmas and Thanksgiving have always been depressing to me.

I am on meds for my OCD. They help a great deal. If it weren't for them I would be a basket case.

Thanks again.

Will

 

[Scarpozzi]

Hang in there, but you might want to confront them and let them know that you're feeling some stress from everything. Communication works wonders in most difficult situations. It appears that you have a strong family relationship and that's good. It should make talking about everything a little easier.

I've been in a similar situation and it, unfortunately, ended badly...but lasted 10 years. It's good to at least confront everything head on and try to keep it from building up too much. (sorta like what they do on the Real World)

 

Hang in there, Willoughbyva! They may not be able to express their appreciation, but eventually things will get better if you'll stay strong. You can do it!