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Why am I so irritable around my mom?
The causes of lifelong anger that some hold against a parent could be due to any of the following: Physical or emotional neglect from parents. They may not be intentionally abusive but were affected by their own vulnerabilities or limited emotional capacity. Physical, mental, or sexual abuse.
Why does someone’s presence cause anxiety?
Very often the anxiety we feel around other people is a reflection of the way we perceive ourselves. Projection is a common defence mechanism which causes us to take aspects of ourselves (which we find uncomfortable and unsettling) and ascribe them to other people.
What is the problem with my mother?
The problem is that you are the daughter and she is the mother. Clearly, your mother has difficulty with emotional control, anxiety, and anger issues. Your mother does need to get therapeutic help.
Why do I feel depressed all the time when my mother visits?
You have the option to lead a better life or feeling depress all the time with your mother presence. Love yourself first. Make lots of money and take good care of your health. The rest are secondary! Its not her presence but your reaction to her being there. Possibly you’ve built that negative thinking pattern related to her being around you.
Do family members make you feel more anxious?
That then makes me withdraw more which leads to me feeling more anxiety and increases my self-doubt.’ Ms Fortune says: ‘If the proximity of a family member makes you feel distressed, frightened, highly anxious, or extremely angry then it makes sense to avoid them.’ Of course this isn’t always possible, depending on your living situation.
What causes depression and anxiety in children?
Traumatic childhood events or past abuse can be a source of depression and anxiety, but plain old demanding behaviour or bullying can contribute to the problem too.