I'm just curious what others would do.. would you let go or forgive a parent who is very mentally ill (borderline psychopath) or say it doesn't matter of 'illness' , abuse is abuse... moreI'm just curious what others would do.. would you let go or forgive a parent who is very mentally ill (borderline psychopath) or say it doesn't matter of 'illness' , abuse is abuse? Some have told me that ill or not, trauma (screaming, belittling, hitting, shaming, bullying) is NOT acceptable.. (BUT this person is very ill .... ) I do not know whether to cut ties COMPLETELY or just say, well she's my 'mom' , and ill... so I'll still stay in contact here or there. What would you do? I am currently living w/her due to anxiety I've had /PTSD and finances... I just feel sometimes if I didn't completely cut ties, I may n ot find the true healing I need.. I don't know :/ less
Hello everyone!I have an acquaintance who is a 48-year-old woman in France. She's been an anorexic/orthorexic with strong OCD for decades.She also has a phobia: she fights against ... moreHello everyone!I have an acquaintance who is a 48-year-old woman in France. She's been an anorexic/orthorexic with strong OCD for decades.She also has a phobia: she fights against the least downtime. Too long inactivity gets her much distressed. For example, she can't sit too long.As you can imagine, she doesn't sleep much (3 or 4 hours each night).She also fear aging, paralysis and decrepitude. I think that phobia is more or less related to the fear of death (thanatophobia). 'Downtime' is said 'temps mort / dead time' in French.-> I'd like to know the name of her phobia so that I can look up further and better understand what she experiences in that regard.Thank you! less
I don't know if it is equally helpful for other kinds of cancer. I know what being bald is like. The most surprising thing about baldness was how very cold my head was all the time... moreI don't know if it is equally helpful for other kinds of cancer. I know what being bald is like. The most surprising thing about baldness was how very cold my head was all the time. Even in summer. Very cold. Hair helps keep your body warm. This is such a good thing for breast cancer patients. I'm so happy for those who will benefit from it. Being bald isn't so bad. The hair grows back. But I'd druther have not lost it. You don't get to choose your d'ruthers when you get cancer but maybe one day folks will have lots of choices. Here's to that day! :) less
