um. Call the police? To put your mom on notice not to do it again?

I'm sorry, by the way. :(

zienna, i am so sorry.

*zeinna

I'm so sorry, does she do this alot?

No it's the third time only

That's unfortunate. Parents should not hit their children at any age. Is there someone nearby that you can talk to? I understand your feelings but please don't hate your Mother. Hate is a very negative thing that will only cause more problems.

Your mother is angry because you are unwell? Do you have a doctor who treats you? Can you ask the doctor to speak with your mother?

it's not an uncommon reaction in families to serious illness: anger.

That's very sad.

I don't know exactly how this transpired -- if you first argued about it and she hit you for what she considers 'mouthing off' or if she just walked up to you out of the blue and hit you, where and/or how hard she hit you, or what -- so I don't know how horrible I think this is.

No matter what happened immediately before she hit you, I don't think she should have done it.
I don't think 'hitting' should ever be an okay option for a situation such as this.

If she has done this to you before, what does your psychiatrist say about it? If your relationship with your mother is a particularly troubled one -- and if you hate her, it certainly isn't a very good one -- perhaps your Pdoc will suggest to your mother that the two of you see a family therapist.

Separate from this trouble between you and your mom, if you are too depressed to study, get in touch with your Pdoc and tell him so.
Maybe a change in meds will help you to break free from your depression.

Good luck.
I hope things are better soon!!!

(((((Hugs)))))

No, she does not understand. People not diagnosed with a mental health disorder do not understand us.

I have a daughter who is showing signs of mental distress and a nephew who has severe agoraphobia. My daughter is just now beginning to understand her isms but my nephew has made significant progress.

Hitting is never right. There has to be some action that can be taken to stop your mom. She HAS TO REALIZE that depression is a mental health condition and not a flaw in character. Can you move ot a friend's house or get some type of family counseling?

Some "normies" can understand mental health issues, but these types of normies often have something going on themselves, like my own siblings. SimonCross is correct that a good 95% of the time, normies ain't gonna get it.

aww sweetie. I would try and find someone to talk to hitting you is only going to make you fell worse. that is so wrong.

Hitting is never okay in my mind.. NEVER.... I'm so sorry you've been hurt..
I think the idea that you have your doctor talk with her is a good one..xo

Violence should never happen. Has she ever tried to understand your illness? What about letting her go to the doctor with you so the doctor can explain symptoms to her. I was abused by my mother as well but I wasnt diagnosed til I was 23. She is also an UNDIAGNOSED BP but wont admit it. Do let your mom hit you again. Put a door between you when she threatens you and call police.