Forgetting my son?!
Question: Forgetting my son!?
Hi everyone, I have had severe OCD all my life and just recently, it has been much worse (I'm currently taking Luvox 150 mg for the last 3 weeks, and it does seem to be helping) I have these horrible relationship doubts all the time!. I know I love my son more than anything and would die for him!. I however, get these horrible thoughts like "you don't love brandon", "you don't really care that he's learning how to swim" "he's so annoying" or I'll look at him sometimes and get the thought "who is this!?" (this is the one that terrifies me the most)!. The anxiety has gone down because of the meds, which in turn makes me more anxious ( I think) because I don't feel as strongly about the thoughts!. I get anxiety when other people talk about how much they love their kids or what they're doing for them because I think I'm a terrible mother and my poor son has a mother who doesn't care if he lives or dies :( I know in my heart I don't feel this way, otherwise it wouldn't cause me so muchstressWww@Answer-Health@Com
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You sound like a wonderful mother to me!. You have expressed so much concern and love in that message!. Your son knows you love him honey!. !. !. and in your heart you know you love your son!. Mental illness is so cruel!.
I agree with the other answers that have suggested seeing your doctor again/therapies etc, but the absolute most important thing you must do now is accept that this is not your fault, and that you are not a bad mom!.
If you can manage it, try to spend a little time each day doing something special with your son!. Drawing, painting, making cookies!. !. !. even if you really dont feel like it or want to!. It will reassure him that mommy is still here, and it will, in time, allow you to realise that you have a very special relationship with brandon!.
Big hugs honey, i'm thinking of you xxWww@Answer-Health@Com
I agree with the other answers that have suggested seeing your doctor again/therapies etc, but the absolute most important thing you must do now is accept that this is not your fault, and that you are not a bad mom!.
If you can manage it, try to spend a little time each day doing something special with your son!. Drawing, painting, making cookies!. !. !. even if you really dont feel like it or want to!. It will reassure him that mommy is still here, and it will, in time, allow you to realise that you have a very special relationship with brandon!.
Big hugs honey, i'm thinking of you xxWww@Answer-Health@Com
this is probably bipolar, and just try to think, i wont let a brain disease ruin my life and control me, and crazily, it usualy works!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You should check yourself into a psychiatric clinic for a weekend and allow them to evaluate you!. I would try verbal therapy before any medication!.!.!. Medication should be your last route!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
This does not sound like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at all!. It sounds like something else!. Are you sure you have been properly diagnosed!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
talk to your doctor, maybe he can change you medicine or somethingWww@Answer-Health@Com
say all this to your doctor he could help you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
First of all, calm down!. Theres no way you could forget your son, whether you wanted to or not!. You should make a compilation of his pictures!. Then you should see a physciatrist to sort out all these issues!. And remind yourself of how well of a job your doing with your son, if hes alive and healthy ill be the first to say your a dang good mother! Itd help if you had a chat with your son too, kind of like an interview, remind yourself of things like his favorite color, foods and other things, if you ask him those sorts of things youll slowly be able to remember them by heart!. The most important thing is that you see a phsyciatrist!. Feeling like an important memory is on a thread must be really stressful, dont let it get to you and see a professional!. In the mean time you should stay around your son alot to make sure u remember who he is!. And keep in mind, it coul dbe a side effect of the medicine that your taking!. And sorry idk what OCD is so some of this might be off but i think the majority of these ideas will help you!. But dont stress out! Your a good mother and your sons wellbeing is proof of it :)Www@Answer-Health@Com
Dear Brandons_mom,
First off I want to tell you that you are so wonderful and special to God and all those who love you!.
You are wonderful to be so concerned about your relationship with your son, and to humbly express your fears!.
I do agree with some of the other entrees to speak with your doctor more or get a second opinion!. Sometimes certain meds can give other side affects and this may be one of them!.
I will tell you that you need to pray for your self and ask God to restore and heal your mind and thought process!.!. to put order in your mind body soul and spirit!.
And become a vegetarian as it is good for the mind, excersize, get a second opinion!.
Make many changes in your life!.!.!. and be renewed!
God Bless youWww@Answer-Health@Com
First off I want to tell you that you are so wonderful and special to God and all those who love you!.
You are wonderful to be so concerned about your relationship with your son, and to humbly express your fears!.
I do agree with some of the other entrees to speak with your doctor more or get a second opinion!. Sometimes certain meds can give other side affects and this may be one of them!.
I will tell you that you need to pray for your self and ask God to restore and heal your mind and thought process!.!. to put order in your mind body soul and spirit!.
And become a vegetarian as it is good for the mind, excersize, get a second opinion!.
Make many changes in your life!.!.!. and be renewed!
God Bless youWww@Answer-Health@Com
it sounds like you are on the wrong meds!.!.!.i had the same issues when i was taking prozac, so they switched me to lexapro!.!.!.just talk to ur doc about ur feelings and thots!.!.!.and you are NOT A BAD MOM!!!! NEVER tell urself that! you do the best you can with what you've got!.!.and just cuz u have days where u wanna curl up in a ball n cry all day--that doesnt make you a bad mom! heck, when my daughter was first born, i told my fiance that we had to take her back to the hospital cuz i didnt want her!.!.!.and after a few months, i tried to give her away to her babysitter!.!.!.so ur not a bad mom!. u just have some issues that need adjusting!.!. :) not to sound too personal, but i love u for posting this question hun!.!.!.this is how i feel quite frequently and im glad im not alone!.!.!.its just nice to know someone else relates!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Can you just ask a specific question!.!.!. not just a big, long, rambling rant!?
Thanks a lotWww@Answer-Health@Com
Thanks a lotWww@Answer-Health@Com