is it wrong of me to be mad?

[Annie5]

k so earlier i went down stairs to get something and my mom started yelling at me cause she says i yelled at my 2 year old niece to leave me alone when i wasn't i was yelling at my cat cause she was bugging me then my mom starts laughing with my other niece saying i was crazy then right now when she came up stair she starts yelling that she doesn't know what she did to me then went in the bathroom and closed the door and started yelling that i was crazy in the head i know i might be taking this a little to personal but i have a metal disorder i have agoraphobia/depression and when someone tells me I'm crazy it really bothers me cause when i was little i was verbally abused by my step dad

[Dee Sa]

can you sit your mother down by herself and ask her what is wrong or go another family member[ your neice's mother ?] and ask her to have a friendly word with your mum ?
is your step dad still around ? does your mum blame you if he is not around ? who do you go and see for your depression cant u talk to them ? try to stop yelling at the poor cat it isnt nice, love him instead he might your only friend.

[B00]

What exactly are you mad about?

[Annie5]

@Dee Sa my step dad passed away 7 years ago

[Annie5]

@Boo i was mad cause my mom was laughing with my niece saying i was crazy and cause she said i was crazy in the head

[Nosha123]

COuld be hormones....

the smallest thing can make you fly into a rage...

Dont rise to it!

[Old_Geezer]

I don't think agoraphobia or depression counts as crazy. Perhaps using the word is a little insensitive in the circumstances but I think you are reading too much into it.

Of and yes, adolescence is a fraught time when you and parents just don't seem to agree on anything. It'll pass in time, the secret is not to take it too much to heart.

This sounds like a minor row. Put your favourite (calming) music on and chill. Best bet I think.

[boxtops]

annie. I've just seen this. I know (from experience) that for some people, anyone with any sort of mental health problem can be quite scary, and for people who've never experienced it, they have no idea what anxiety and depression, and agoraphobia, feels like to the sufferer - I can't tell you how many people just hinted that I should get a grip (which you can't at the time). I could well be that your mom just doesn't understand it and finds it scary and doesn't know how to deal with it. Would she come to the doctor with you next time you have to go, so he could explain a bit to her?

[pastafreak]

Annie-there are lots of books about depression and agoraphobia. They helped me a lot when I was much younger,and going through a very bad patch. If you can get one-from the library,or buy-try to get your mum to read it. It will go a long way to help her understand what you are going through. You are not 'crazy',and it's unkind of your mum to say that....even if she may think it's a joke.

[pastafreak]

I should also mention that I saw your question on herbal supplements that might help.
A good high dose vitamin B supplement is your best bet. The B vits along with magnesium help to control the central nervous system,among other things.
Here's an article that may help you.... http://depression.abo...cs/diet/a/vitamin.htm

[Annie5]

@boxtops she says she'll go with me I'm just waiting for her to make me an appointment when she has free time

[Annie5]

@pastafreak what are the names of the books you've read maybe i can look some up to read

[Annie5]

@dtgblue that was really rude depression/agoraphobia does not mean i am crazy why don't u look it up before u start making judgments about me

[pastafreak]

Annie-here is the book I used-it is a 'classic' and very helpful.
You may be able to find it in the library if you can't order it.

http://www.amazon.co....qid=1308039985&sr=1-1

I hope you see this as I was not able to post sooner.

[calicosrcool]

I don't think you're crazy, insane or a lunatic, just misunderstood. If I were you, I'd just apologise anyway. That's what I do. I think your niece likely only said that because she didn't know better.