Parents

summertime · 01-19-2004, 10:58 AM

My mother is anorexic. I am a watching her die before my eyes at the age of 52. She will not get help. She was in the hospital for a week or so about a year ago, but her family doctor let her leave, even though her psychiatrist recommended that she not be released. She also is maniac depressive and refuses to take medication. She also refused to have a phone, so I can't check up on her--I live about 45 minutes away.

Any perspective on how I can deal with this? I know that I am not her parent, but it kills me to see her throwing her life away. I have tried to reason with her, but I know that she won't change unless she wants to. Both I and my little sister have flirted with anorexia in the past, and I still struggle at times.

If you are the praying type, please say a prayer for my mom. She went to the hospital for tests today because she was unable to work last week because of pain in her stomach. I heard about it from her boss. I am hoping that they will keep her there so she can get better.

Polly · 01-22-2004, 05:35 AM

OH summertime, I am so

for what you are going through. I cannot imagine what it is like for you. I will definitely be

ing for you and your mom. I hope you continue to win the battle against anorexia. I don't know what your battle is like because mine is the opposite. I can't quit eating. I always feel hungry. I guess that's better though. Please keep us posted, ok. I will be

ing that God sends

for your mom.

summertime · 01-22-2004, 12:34 PM

My grandma called the hospital to see if my mom was there. They didn't keep her for treatment. No one else has heard anything.

Thanks Polly for replying. It is nice to know that you are heard sometimes, even if it is just one person.

Polly · 01-23-2004, 04:55 AM

Oh summertime, I 'm so

that they didn't keep her for treatment. This has got to be so hard for you. What most people don't realize is that this is trully a disease, that people cant'

what they are doing. It is so sad. you must feel so

less and frustrated. I wish I could do something for you. I am defiinitely here for you and am willing to listen any time you need to talk. You can pm me if you want. Sometimes just talking it out

s relieve a little of the stress. I know, I've done alot of posting here and have received alot of

. I post a good bit at the depression forum. We're a good support group. We've been quiet lately but I guess that is a good sign, huh? Please feel free to talk to me anytime you need to. Hang inthere and I'll continue to

.

summertime · 01-30-2004, 07:37 PM

My mom has lost her job and now she has to give up her apartment. She told my brother that the tests found "nothing."