Sad story vent/rant..

Thank you very much! Yeah I had to do something very quick soon as I realized it was effecting my parents, and my health of course. I got extremely sick from my anxiety, and now have IBS for life now too which really sucks lol.. anyways. And your very welcome. As you'll be there for your daughter I'm sure things will be just fine and better in time. .

Panterra Caraway said:

Good for you! I am glad you are feeling better. I also want to commend you for seeing the reality of what your family has been through. At the moment, that isone of our problems...my daughter seems oblivious to what she is doing to her family. She always thinks that we are lying and she takes the "victim" role. Thank you for your prayers and kindness. I do hope that now that some of us here are aware of you and your past, that you will call on us for support Whether you have dreads or not, there are plenty of people who care and are willing to offer words of wisdom or even just listen. I truly believe that dreads choose us and not the other way around...so, if t is meant to be it will surely happen. May you continue to be blessed <3

Anthony said:

Not harsh at all, all helpful supportive conversations going on here for the better good . One thing anxiety has done to me is block out the fact that other people/families have the same, similar or harder problems to deal with, and that is definitely not the way I think when I'm in a normal happy state of mind. Anxiety and depression seems to be something that does spread throughout family and some true friends, all because we care about each other. My family has been through hell because of me and are suffering almost the same as i was until I did get some help, and that made me feel awful but they do understand. Being there for someone seems to be the best medicine when it comes to things like this, it's a good thing you are pretty strong and educated so you can help your family and friends through all of this. I hope all goes well for all of you, as long as you help each other out everyone should be fine. As for me I've been doing alot better now, a few things needs changed but I will be fine. Thank you so much for your time. Prayers to all.

Panterra Caraway said:

I hope that this doesn't sound harsh...I truly don't mean it to. I have a child who is Bi-Polar and have been a part of mental health support group for the last 5 years. Because of my daughter's problems, the rest of the family now suffers from anxiety and PTSD. My daughter can be very violent and abusive...and yet she is only 12. One of my good friends has a daughter who hasn't left the house in 2 years due to Agoraphobia and severe anxiety. The biggest thing that I have noticed from the many people I have encountered is what I would call...Living too fully in the moment. When my daughter or my friend's daughter (who I will call M.) are having anxiety or going through some kind of episode, they only see what is in front of them. You can talk to them until you are blue in the face and all they see is this moment. Infortunately, when they are feeling better, they then have to suffer the consequences of not being aware that life is more than that uncomfortable, unhappy moment. M. goes on line and meets someone and because of their kindness in that second becomes convinced she is love...then, if they disappoint her...she is convinced they never cared and are a horrible person. Life, is made up of many moments and many feelings and nothing should be evaluated using the narrow confines of just this second. I know what you go through is really difficult and I am not trying to dismiss it. But, they next time you feel overwhelmed and the walls are closing in...it may help to keep in mind that there may be something in the next hour, next day...that you will discover or learn...that makes this moment not nearly as important as it seemed. And I agree with Cameron...it is unimportant in the end if you looked one way or another...it is what is in your heart, your mind and the content of your character that will be remembered and live on. I wish you happy times and peace within yourself.

updated by @anthony: 07/20/15 03:18:48PM