ANTS

Automatic Negative Thoughts...

When my therapist tells me my son is ok I understand that he means that he will be ok and that I don't need to worrry.  That he will get his treatment and he will be fine.  Which reassures me.

When my mom tells my my son is ok I think that she thinks that I'm exagerating as far as his condition goes and that I shouldn't worry about it.   Which makes me feel invalidated.

When my therapist tells me to spend time with my son doing things like A B or C I think ok... I can do that... I'm already doing a lot... I can do more. I feel empowered.

When my mom tells me "he needs to be given attention" I think she thinks I don't give him attention therefore I feel like I'm doing a bad job of parenting and I end up feeing bad about myself.

This sucks!!