I am starting to think my family is actively manipulative because I am both in the minority plus unable to stand up for myself.
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They barely understand that we are sick…its hard to deal with normie…how did ur x mas went yesterday jimbob… i watched a lot of tv…
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They think my negative symptoms are just laziness. They think I am selfish for not showering. I asked to be excused from Xmas because I couldn’t shower but they insisted I go.
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Yes, sadly, @anon20613941, I relate. A certain family member will NOT respect my limitations - despite the fact that they are doctor’s orders. What’s more she likes to ‘mock’ my flat affect. Who mocks a person’s illness??
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I think it was good from their part to insist. Christmas can help strengthen family bonds, and the last thing you need in your life is solitude and isolation. As for showering… I am totally with you. This illness can make even the simplest of thing seem hard. You should kindly explain that to your dear ones, time and again. Eventually it will stick.
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Problem is they complained I smelled even though I asked to be excused because I couldn’t shower. They can’t have it both ways. And when I got upset they said I was acting selfishly to ruin their Christmas.
Am so upset right now
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Email I just sent to my mum
I am sorry I didn’t shower yesterday. Is just something I have a huge problem with. I am trying so hard to overcome it because I know it’s not pleasant for you guys. In future I will stay away if I’ve not showered.
I am sorry for ruining your Christmas. I am not well at the moment and haven’t been for a while. Unfortunately this illness is hard to understand. If there is anything I can do to remedy this situation please let me know.
You are my life mum. I have no one else. And when I feel like I have upset you I feel terrible. Just awful.
Please accept my apologies.
Love james
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You did the right thing, Jim. May she find the wisdom to understand your situation.
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