How do you tell your mum your stressed?
Here are some tips to make talking about it a little easier.
- Know that there’s nothing wrong with asking for help. “It’s just like having a hard time in math,” says Child Mind Institute psychologist.
- Bring it up. Pick a low-key moment.
- Explain how you’re feeling.
- Say you want help.
- If you need to, try again.
- Don’t wait.
Why does my mother’s betrayal of me hurt the most?
As infants we try to bond with our mothers as a way of surviving. If they cannot bond with us due to other issues in their lives they are struggling with such as severe depression or addiction it is terrifying for us. We may experience overwhelming fe Perhaps it is because deep down your mother’s betrayal of you hurts the most.
Why does my mom always try to help me?
While some moms try to help out of genuine care, it’s a habit that can hold you back from becoming independent. Other toxic moms might act like this intentionally to keep you dependent on her. It might be because she wants to be in control or because she’s having a tough time letting go of the role of caretaker.
What should you do when your mother says bad things about you?
As therapist Kimberly Hershenson, LMSW tells Bustle, “A mother’s role is to provide unconditional love, safety, and support,” so it’ll feel really bad when she uses harsh words or brings up a sore subject. The best thing you can do, in these moments, is to take good care of yourself.
How do you know if your mother is a toxic mother?
When that happens, your mom will completely ignore you or shut down until you give in or agree. A toxic mother also has a way of ignoring boundaries, whether that means she barges into your apartment, tells people your secrets, posts things online when you asked her not to, makes unhelpful comments — you name it.