I love my mom. Love her to death. But sometimes she tells me what she thinks is best for my anxiety. I know she means well, and is trying to be a mom in the best way possible. But she’s been telling me too much lately. Fore example, today she used the phrase “the reason your anxiety is bad is [blank], so you should do [blank]. I love you mom, but I’m trying so hard already. She doesn’t know that giving advice only makes things worse because I’m already dealing with so many other variables. 

On a side note, I didn’t get a ton of sleep last night, told her I fell asleep around 1AM, and then I said this morning I was tired(I got up at 8:30ish, but woke up multiple time during the night). She then proceeds to tell me “don’t use “I’m tired” as an excuse.” First off, I don’t always do. Second off, Jesus Christ mom. You don’t know that have to deal with racing thoughts almost every night and have trouble falling asleep. I couldn’t fall asleep for around an hour because my mind couldn’t shut off. What you say makes me not to be around you. That seems harsh, but I’m done looking to you for support.