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nana7252 Asked October 2014

Why does my Mom want no one to visit and wants me to sit and look at her all day long?

I can't go with my friends she wants me there all. If I go out with my friends I get yelled at...she wants me siting with her while she watches TV. I can not have friends over..she yells and threatens me. She said no friends at the house only people I want and you are to sit with me while I watch TV. No friends ever.....what do I do. she gets mad if I am in my bedroom. What is causing this

BarbBrooklyn Oct 2014
Let's start at the beginning here
1. How old are you?
2. what is mom's diagnosis?
3. Are you in her house, or is she in yours?
4. Is she paying you to be her caregiver?

the answers to these questions make a huge difference. Post back and let us know.

pamzimmrrt Oct 2014
How old are you ? Does she still think you are 14? What are her ailments? If she cannot be home alone, tell her either you can have friends over or she is having a sitter for an evening or two a week! Does she have any friends who could visit, or is so.. tell her if you can;t have friends niether can she! How would she like that? I agree you need to assert yourself more, and I know this is hard... But you are the only one who can stand up for yourself. She will get over it after she sees you mean it.. or you have to decide to take care of yourself

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pamstegma Oct 2014
It's called manipulation, and it's probably not something new. Discuss the behaviors with her MD and ask if he can run some tests and order the proper medication. In the meantime, draw your boundaries. Go out with friends and ignore her tantrums. Going along with her demands will only make them get worse. If she attacks, call 911 and have her admitted to psych dept.

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