It starts with you. You have to set her aside and say look, this is what I'm experiencing and this is what I'm going to do about it. She will not know how to deal with it but I bet if you didn't back down, kept your composure and told her exactly what you want to do (make an appointment, see a therapist, whatever) and did it, what is she going to do about it? Nothing. She's not required to understand.

You must find a way to tell Mom you are not ok. Maybe she doesn't want to believe that you are in pain. I am sure she would worry but you have to do it.

your profile says you are 45. why does mom even need to know outside of casual conversation?

just wondering. . .

gentle support while you find your relief.

Here's how it works. No matter what your mom says, you do not have to agree or disagree with her.

However, you do need to understand that if you want help, you'll have to find it, and keep it simple with your mom.

Yes, from what I am reading you have to take care of your own issues.
Mom's are great but only you know what is happening with your body and mind. Get the help you need and do what you have to take care of yourself.i know that my family didn't understand my issues for years, but I still kept trying. I went to my doctors, read up on things and took care of myself.
I'm much better now knowing that I took the ti.me for me.

Arfie.
yah, I Know, 45-Year old man, still need's mom's Approval.
My mother always been like that, She is over=protective of me Because, I'm the youngest of 4, and because I'm physically disabled.

I do think part of her is in denial, That I have some underlined condition's that came with the Disability, That she just can't accept., One time I brought up Wanting to get TREATMENT......she told me there was no cure for what I have, But, I NEVER Said anything about a cure, I said TREATMENT, I know there is no cure what I have.

She's just really over-protective of me.
I know me having a disability in No Excuse, But, that's why

At your age, you should be able to make treatment for yourself happen, regardless of mom. All you have to do is pick up the phone and call.

I guess I wouldn’t worry so much about what your mom gets or doesn’t get. This is about you. She’s not required to validate you or understand. You are responsible for your own well-being. Her permission is not required.

mtd, Kinda messed up isn't it, I can always remember hearing my dad say say to my brother's when i was Young "You live under my roof You live by my rules"

So, feel's like I'm trapped

You are an adult now. You can take care of your health, even if your mother wants to be in denial. My mother was like yours. Except it was a mental disability of my brothers. Is there anyone you can talk to besides your mother?
If necessary, just call your doctor and take care of you.

Tired,
Friend's of the family, have a son with mental illness(s) I have been over on the PTSD Boad On DS, Trying to get that issue taken care of.

The family is similar to Your mother.....I think they can except it, They just Never wanted to talk about it. So, Trying to work my way around that shit.