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[quote=Anonymous]Anorexia is not our issue but after two years of severe mental health issues, I completely understand where you are coming from. My son is in a better place and has been for awhile. But I am traumatized from the whole experience. I have complete over reactions to things that are normal but in the past would have led to a crisis.

FWIW, I’m trying to do a few things. First, I am trying not to work harder than my son for his success. I give the tools and from there it’s his choice. Fact is, it’s his choice anyway since I can’t force him to do anything. I guess it’s just accepting the reality and coming to terms that only he controls his future. Of course there is some mourning about what might have been.

Second thing is that I’m trying to apply this over my whole life. I try to remember that there are things I can’t control but I can control my reactions to those things. It’s a work in progress for me. 
 
Last thing is that I try to exercise and get outside for awhile every day. It refreshes my spirit. I am also trying to stop doing those things that are completely unproductive and even harmful to me - like overeating. Pizza and chocolate feel so good when I feel bad but I’ve gained weight and that is making things worse overall for me.

Best to you and your family. I find that people don’t get this and I can feel very lonely. [/quote]

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