Constant Complaints and Negativity

Listening to constant complaints and negativity is really draining on the body and ears.As my mother gets older I thought she would live her life easy.Just relaxing and enjoying herself at an old age. Instead she complains and nitpicks about the stupidest things. At times it gives me anxiety when she complains because it’s something I have to worry about. I may just have to block her out.

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MarmeeMarch · M

Well that is just growing old - don't argue because that would make her mad. best thing to do is just ignore the minor things and focus on her safety and health like she did for you - when you cried and cried for no reason as a baby.

OpalFlower · 31-35, F

@MarmeeMarch You’re right.I won’t focus on the small things that don’t matter.I will try to make things better for her.

MarmeeMarch · M

@OpalFlower yay! - I know its stressful. Just try to understand.

boopy · 26-30, M

My mom's just the same. I used to worry about the stuff she worries about but over time I realized that its sort of voluntary. She could do without it and so can I. Block out the negativity before you sink into depression

OpalFlower · 31-35, F

@boopy Usually the complaints causes me anxiety but I will try to relax.

GeistInTheMachine · 31-35, M

I can strongly relate.

OpalFlower · 31-35, F

@GeistInTheMachine How do you deal with it?

GeistInTheMachine · 31-35, M

@OpalFlower I've decided I'm going to cut contact for a while. It's too much.

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