Cornholio
10-26-2003, 01:40 AM
My Mother wants to commit me to a mental institution forever. She says all I do is sit around and complain how my life sucks. Some of my so called friends say the same thing. I am a burden on everyone. I am so scared of being committed. Mom took me to the hospital today, but they could not admit me, because I am not suicidal nor homicidal. But I know my Mom hates me now, because I have messed up her life so badly with my complaining. She says I am extremely extremely negative and pessimistic. That sounds true to me. Please pray for me. I need help.
- Cornholio
- Cornholio
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TerryB
10-26-2003, 09:51 AM
Cornholio,
I really don't understand. I thought that you were an adult. I don't think that an adult can be easily committed without his consent. Do you have a psychologist? Your doctor should know what is ging on. I don't understand how your "negative attitude" can generate such a response. I lived with 2 siblings who were depressed and had anxiety and OCD. I just tuned them out after awhile when I knew that they weren't thinking straight. I'm sure my parents did the same. Maybe there are more problems here that you are aware of. Maybe they have problems of their own mentally.
Can't you work with your psychologist regarding the family issues? That would show your parents that you are trying. S/he should at least have some suggestions.
I really don't understand. I thought that you were an adult. I don't think that an adult can be easily committed without his consent. Do you have a psychologist? Your doctor should know what is ging on. I don't understand how your "negative attitude" can generate such a response. I lived with 2 siblings who were depressed and had anxiety and OCD. I just tuned them out after awhile when I knew that they weren't thinking straight. I'm sure my parents did the same. Maybe there are more problems here that you are aware of. Maybe they have problems of their own mentally.
Can't you work with your psychologist regarding the family issues? That would show your parents that you are trying. S/he should at least have some suggestions.
fm5
10-26-2003, 02:50 PM
I will pray for you, but there are a number of questions I have:
- Are you an adult?
- If you are an adult, have you considered on moving out of your house? Sometimes it is best for all parties involved to have some distance from one another during certain periods of one's life.
- Have you and your mom considered counseling TOGETHER? Sometimes the best healing comes when more than one family member can meet with a psychologist. Often there are problems involving a parent and child and there relationship together as well as the child's own problems.
- Have you made any attempt to work or get involved in any outside activities or hobbies?
- Have you been on any medications? If not, maybe you should consider it if you do feel depressed.
Also, as the other poster mentioned, it if very difficult for someone else to commit a person to an institution. It is only done in extreme cases normally, and sometimes, even requires a court order to do so.
[This message has been edited by fm5 (edited 10-26-2003).]
- Are you an adult?
- If you are an adult, have you considered on moving out of your house? Sometimes it is best for all parties involved to have some distance from one another during certain periods of one's life.
- Have you and your mom considered counseling TOGETHER? Sometimes the best healing comes when more than one family member can meet with a psychologist. Often there are problems involving a parent and child and there relationship together as well as the child's own problems.
- Have you made any attempt to work or get involved in any outside activities or hobbies?
- Have you been on any medications? If not, maybe you should consider it if you do feel depressed.
Also, as the other poster mentioned, it if very difficult for someone else to commit a person to an institution. It is only done in extreme cases normally, and sometimes, even requires a court order to do so.
[This message has been edited by fm5 (edited 10-26-2003).]
Bickering over nothing
10-26-2003, 06:24 PM
I will be praying for you, as well as everyone else suffering. Life was meant to be enjoyed. One suggestion I give you is to go through exposure and response therapy. I went to a doctor who only focused on OCD and she did an exposure and response therapy and I took total control over my Obsessive-Compulsive thoughts.
hangtenvetter
10-26-2003, 09:55 PM
Hey Cornholio, I'll pray for you. Take care.
Huntress
10-26-2003, 09:58 PM
I will be praying as well.. How old are you?
franjava22
10-29-2003, 11:45 PM
As an ault you cannot be commited unless you do something illegal or are a danger to yourself or others. Complaining is nether dangerous nor illegal! :-) I'm praying.
TerryB
11-01-2003, 12:44 AM
Cornholio,
Could you let us know if you are OK?
Could you let us know if you are OK?
bundleoff nervs
11-08-2003, 02:38 AM
My mother used to try to scare me when I was a kid that she would send me to a foster home if I didnt get my act togeter. Little did she know that even at 10 years old I was obsessive compulse. I think what your mother is doing is a scare tactic, like all people might resort to because they just dont understand a mentally ill persons situation. If your mom is doing that, then she said it out of love, and for her sanity's sake because she is worried about you. An obsessive compulsive person can be quite a pain in the rear with insessant questioning and needy for reassurance. Any of this sound familiar? I suggest you find a support group to talk to around your location, and perhaps a psychologist to pull you out of your blues. And this would be a way for you to get out of the house at least just a little bit, and satisfy your mom. Dont quit, keep trying no matter how hard it gets. Because things do get better.
bundleoff nervs
11-08-2003, 02:49 AM
oops, try this.... become christian, talk to God frequently...tell Him everything.... listen to your heart.... it knows the truth. Do this in private, alone, in the dark with a candle lit. Talk, meditate, listen to music, be still be quiet. whatever you like. God will listen, if you have faith, God will listen. being christian there is one thing true. No matter how sad you are, you still are happy deep inside, because right in there, one unconditional love is with you and talking to you, if you listen carefully. Remember, youre not alone, youre never alone. All it takes is trust and you will see, things always work out for the best if you believe, and see with your heart not with your eyes. Amen....
JenBrooke123
11-08-2003, 12:03 PM
First of all If your an adult she cannot comit you unless she can give a plausible cause that you are not fit or able to take care of yorself. (danger to others or yerself) at least that is what I always understood, but I could be wrong.