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OCD mum's need for constant reassurance

OCD mum's need for constant reassurance

My paranoid elderly mum is constantly seeking reassurance that she will not be locked up(delusion) by my brother and makes comnents like: "I will be locked up won't I?"...to which the natural response is "no, you wont be". Other times she frames a statement like... "you won't give me my meds when he locks me up" to which if I refrain from responding due today avoidance of enabling her compulsive need for a reassuring response, she would push further and say: "that's why I am scared, because you will neglect me and want me to die".... It's very hard tonight not take it personally. "if only you promise you'll let me stay with you forever, then I won't be scared anymore… all you have to do is say yes, then I won't bother yoi again.... ". If I don't respond.... "now I am so scared because yoi won't give me the reassurance "etc.... It goes round in circles. Anybody with a similar experience with a loved one you care for who can give me some wisdom?

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Re: OCD mum's need for constant reassurance

Hello @Shaz51,

Thanks for taking the time too reply. Please look after yourself! Easier said than done I know.

Mum has been accepted to be admitted into a private hospital for mental health tomorrow. Hopefully this will mean that I can have a break and know that she is being cared for by professionals.

Sigh..... I need to learn to rest.

Take care!

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