re: your parents
agonspw said:
I sometimes feel guilty because my SP is quite severely affecting my parents. They are as much worried of me as I am of myself, maybe more so. It's not good for them to worry so much at this age. But I don't know what to do
My son has this and as I mom I worry but I also have SA myself.
He worries he has given it to me and I worry it is my fault he has it.
Silly eh?
It isn't contagious but it does impact on you and your family.
Sometimes it is very hard to explain to others...and they do need to listen and have an open mind.
My son is smart, funny, and hasn't always had this.
I think it takes education and advocating to help make a difference.
My son is really glad I am supportive of him and that I really and truly do get it.
Worrying about you is definitely being part and parcel of parenthood with or without this they would worry hon.
I love my son and I am sure they love you to.
Hopefully you can talk to them.
At first it was hard because nobody understood it wasn't that he wouldn't do things but couldn't do them.
If more ppl realized how crippling this is they might be more empathetic.
Take care hon and I hope you and your parents are doing okay.