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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I think it's weird of your sister to wait nearly a full month to open presents from you. I also agree that it's hard to explain that to your kids, and they won't really get it. But, it does seem like she really is suffering from an anxiety disorder, in which case I'd feel sorry for her. [/quote]

Op here.
Yes, this. 
It is just really hard when she makes normal things (like holidays, vacations, gifts, making dinner, picking out earrings) into a big dramatic "oh my god I have so much to do I just can't" and has [b]no job, a giant house, no money issues, no health issues, and just chooses to over schedule, overdo, and overinflate.[/b]

You are right that I just need to "reset" my self into sympathizing about a disorder she has rather than silently scream "then why did you buy another dog?!"[/quote]

What, exactly does that have anything to do with a possible anxiety disorder?  You do realize disorders don't give a damn where you live, how much you make etc. right?

Maybe dogs are good for her.

Do the face time when you have a chance.  Maybe your sister isn't the only one with a problem.  Perhaps she over schedules and overdoes to try to be "normal."

I can tell you that holidays and vacations can be very overwhelming.  If she really does have a problem with making dinner or deciding on earrings then perhaps you should gently suggest she get some help.  Unless of course those examples were[i] you[/i] overinflating things.[/quote]

So now drama queens and people who overschedule themselves and their kids, only to do the martyr "I am just so busy! My life is soo crazy between Aidens travel soccer, Kumon, viola lessons and decorating the guests rooms that I just CANNOT find the time to finish the menu for the annual Christmas party. I don't even know if our new theatre is going to be hooked up in time,
They are so behind schedule . The lady from Nordstrom won't call me back for the final dress shopping appointment and I am so overwhelmed, I hate the holidays" are actually suffering from a mental health issue.[/quote]

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