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Does my mom have a right to be so mad at me?

I've read all the symptoms and I'm 100% sure I have a Social Anxiety Disorder. I don't like to be looked at, or judged so every day is really hard for me.

Last night, my mom and I were about to go for a walk at the soccer fields in my backyard (i live in an apartment complex). Then I saw a few boys my age running around, and I automatically said "I don't want to go..." because I'm afraid that the boys would look at me and make nasty comments.

She got really really mad and we went home. When we got home she yelled "ENJOY YOUR SHOW!" ( I was sitting down on the couch watching TV) and slammed her bedroom door.

I've told her once or twice that I didn't like walking when people were out there because I get sick. But obviously, she doesn't really care.

I do have really bad self esteem issues, but I'm wondering if she has a right to be so mad at me for not wanting to go for a walk? I think it's pretty dumb.. and I can't wait to move out of this house.

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  • 9 years ago
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    I don't think she's mad she's hurt. When you agreed to go for a walk with her and then went back home and watch TV then to her that was a mother-daughter time that could have been. Try seeing it from her point of view before you judge, don't jump to conclusions.

  • ?
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    9 years ago

    Did you tell her at the time that you didn't want to go out because there were boys out there, or did you just say "I don't want to go"? Because if you didn't tell her specifically why, it looks like you bailed on going for a walk with her so you could sit home and watch TV.

    I think there's a problem with communication here. This is probably not the first time you've done this, which could explain your mom's rather over-the-top reaction.

    You need to talk with her about all of this. If you think you have Social Anxiety Disorder, go to a doctor and get a real diagnosis, not one from the Internet. If you read enough stuff like that online, you'll end up thinking you've got cancer, MS, and everything except prostate disease.

    Seems like you could benefit from therapy.

    Edit: Kitten, you don't diagnose things with "online tests." This is why doctors go to medical school. There are two sides to this, you know.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Of course not. Tell her, or show her by like an online test that proved your disorder so she will understand:)

    Source(s): My mom does that a lot and its so annoying
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