Playing doctor? How to respond..

[rashea]

OP, I'm sorry you're going through this. Add me to the list of people you should feel free to PM if you need to talk.

I think your best option is to give the book back and tell your sister very clearly (write it out and practice in the shower if possible) that the discussion is closed.

And if someone doesn't take the bean dip and asks why you changed the subject I think you can say, "I changed the subject as a polite way of letting you know that I consider this topic to be out of bounds for us."

[DottyG]

I think your best option is to give the book back and tell your sister very clearly (write it out and practice in the shower if possible) that the discussion is closed.

And if someone doesn't take the bean dip and asks why you changed the subject I think you can say, "I changed the subject as a polite way of letting you know that I consider this topic to be out of bounds for us."

Perfect.

[Ladybugs]

Rashea ,  thank you 

[Ladybugs]

Some off beat but tempting responses I fantasize about:  buying her a doctor costume,the kind they sell at halloween ....sending her a self help book on some random disorder with a note tgat I will read mine when she reads hers....    

[wyliefool]

With these relatives, no wonder you have anxiety!  I'll bet you $10 that if you quit talking to them for a while you'll feel a lot better. Once you're no longer being found lacking next to the 'golden child,' you just might find yourself able to relax and enjoy your own accomplishments.

[LeveeWoman]

With these relatives, no wonder you have anxiety!  I'll bet you $10 that if you quit talking to them for a while you'll feel a lot better. Once you're no longer being found lacking next to the 'golden child,' you just might find yourself able to relax and enjoy your own accomplishments.

AMEN!

[joraemi]

Evil Jo would like you to send her the Three Shades of Grey trilogy with the explanation that she obviously needs something else to focus her attnention on. 

[Outdoor Girl]

Evil Jo would like you to send her the Three Shades of Grey trilogy with the explanation that she obviously needs something else to focus her attnention on. 

*snort*  Oh, I like this one.  Not that I'd really do it.

And I completely agree with wyliefool.

[joraemi]

Evil Jo would like you to send her the Three Shades of Grey trilogy with the explanation that she obviously needs something else to focus her attnention on. 

*snort*  Oh, I like this one.  Not that I'd really do it.

And I completely agree with wyliefool.

Evil Jo had a secondary thought of sending her a book on OCD, because she is clearly having issues with obsessing about topics which don't concern her.

[Minmom3]

Evil Jo has a fine mind there.....  I like that one!

I think the idea of OP limited time spent with the unsupportive family is an excellent idea.  Very self protective.