My father has an uncurable disease called M.S. (multiple sclerosis). It can make him extremely depressed from time to time and then my mom and him both get sad. It seems like they're too busy caring for each other to care for me. I know it sounds selfish, but that's what I think. I used to be able to talk with my sister about this stuff, but now she's at college across the country. I guess I'm just feeling lonely and like no one is looking out for me. Sure I have friends, but my best friend and I never talk about this stuff and I only really have one friend who will listen to me when I talk about this stuff, but I feel guilty how I'm taking up all her time. I just really need someone my age who I can talk to, and have them talk to me. What should I do? What's going on?
2007-01-15 07:34:52 · 4 answers · asked by K.M. 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Your parents are stressed because of the MS, your mom is watching her husband wither away..........the love of her life, your dad knows he's not the man he used to be.......and he knows it will get worse.......it's scary. He may be a full grown man, but come on now, be sensitive to the situation, your parents have been there for you, this problem can teach you alot..........be involved, allow your parents to tell you their fears and tell them yours. MS episodes can be triggered by stress, thus, it is a vicious circle because of the stress that MS causes. If your dad's health is failing fast, he certainly must be scared, your mom also. They aren't too busy for you.....maybe it's you not understanding, and you need to tell them that.
2007-01-15 07:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to your mom and tell her how you're feeling. No one your age is going to be able to give you the emotinal support right now that you require. I know you're trying to be strong for your mom but you can't. Right now she's so caught up in her own pain that she has forgotten what's going on with you. Even if you think its going to add to your mother's troubles, you need to talk to her. She probably feels that by not talking to you, she is somehow protecting you. I think you'll find that if you talk to your mom it will ease the pain that both of you are feeling as you all go through this together.
2007-01-15 07:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by Rianna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a support group in your area. You'd be amazed at how many people you could relate to through one of those programs.
2007-01-15 07:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by nyckib 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know (if you are in school still) you can go to your guidance counselor...they are there to help you through rough patches in life.
Good luck,
2007-01-15 07:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by stargazer673 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋