Is it normal that my mum is super strict and has ocd?

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Ok so here's the story. My mum couldn't have children when she was younger so she adopted two children, my sister at the age of 3, and me at the age of 16 months. My sister ran away when she was fourteen and now lives in Spain, whereas we live in the UK. My mum went through depression, then she finally had a baby (my brother). 7 years later and my mum is incredibly strict, and has OCD. She confiscates my phone, ipod, nintendo when i don't draw my curtains properly, or my bed isn't made well, or clothes arn't put away. I really hate the way she is, and would do anything to get her old personality back!I don't know if the past has catched up on her but she's been like this for a couple of years. Please help:(

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  • Quackaddict
    12 years ago

    Same thing happened with my mum. It's really sad and hard. I hope everything ends up ok. For me it kindof hasn't.

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress
    12 years ago

    "She confiscates my phone, ipod, nintendo when i don't draw my curtains properly, or my bed isn't made well, or clothes arn't put away."

    So she punishes you for not cleaning up after yourself.....

    It sounds like she's taking away your toys so that you can focus on getting your chores done first and play time second.

    That's not abuse. That's called parenting.

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  • joybird
    12 years ago

    Could your dad tell her to calm down and chill out a bit?

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  • rin
    12 years ago

    She's not going to change unless she gets help. She might not listen to you but maybe you could ask a relative or your father or if she has a boyfriend her BF if they can convince her to see a therapist.

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  • AbbyJBoydstun2
    12 years ago

    Sorry, I meant to put that isn't normal. My friend's stepmother is the same way. I'd say try talking to her, but that doesn't always help. Just remember you won't be there forever. Eventually, you'll move out on your own. That's the advice I gave my friend. As hard as it may be, there aren't a whole lot of other options. Good luck!

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