I wish someone could pay more attention to me rather than Dad

[GreatLakes]

It sounds like whatever happened to your father was significant. I'd expect you mother to be giving him more attention and it isn't uncommon for someone that went through a physical health situation to also have something mentally happen to them.

Your mom needs to dedicate time to your dad and I'd work on accepting that. To be honest you sound very selfish here.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Hi @DodgerGirl it occured to me that maybe your thread is more literal than looking for assistance and that you would just like other people to talk with since Mom is preoccupied. Maybe you would like some people in the DIS community to pay some attention to you since you are feeling left out at home?

Would you like to talk about what TV shows you enjoy watching?

 

[Dan Murphy]

Someday your Dad will be gone...........................Suck it up and be kind

Maybe take a doughnut and chill a bit.

 

[Mle8308]

Hello @DodgerGirl! I hope you are doing better. I am sure it is a lot for you, your mother must be feeling a lot of stress, too. She is now taking care of both you and your Dad, it's probably hard on her as well. I think some of the other posters have given some great advice and suggestions. When it gets hard, try and go to a different room to get away for a few minutes, or go outside for a breath of fresh air. Maybe you could help your mother, this would allow you to spend more time with her plus it might help relieve some of her stress, making it better for all of you. Hopefully your Dad gets well soon and things start to get back to normal.

 

[slo]

@DodgerGirl - ResortTV1 is going to be at the MK tonight for The Halloween Party. Here’s the link for you. Hopefully your parents can sit and watch it with you. If they are busy and can’t, then you can still enjoy it
https://www.youtube.com/live/kl9b17ps7t8?si=ljsXHBs9Q4zX3XYT

 

[DodgerGirl]

It seems that i'm feeling a lot better today but Mom and I had a long talk with Dad about limiting his TV time and paying more attention to me and what he's gonna try to do is not have the TV so loud anymore that Mom and I can concentrate on what's to be done around the house. But Mom was in a bad mood because she claimed I was annoying her and I really wasn't annoying Mom in the first place then she claimed Pandora was too loud and she claimed Jeremy Renner's singing was loud and it wasn't in the first place and when we ate breakfast Mom turned Pandora off because it was loud and the volume was at the lowest. But Mom and I plan to get Dad out of his Youtube habit and exercise and help around the house and pay more attention to me. But I am able to nap easily then get up and see my sitcoms and game shows when I get up from my nap

 

[sam_gordon]

It seems that i'm feeling a lot better today but Mom and I had a long talk with Dad about limiting his TV time and paying more attention to me and what he's gonna try to do is not have the TV so loud anymore that Mom and I can concentrate on what's to be done around the house. But Mom was in a bad mood because she claimed I was annoying her and I really wasn't annoying Mom in the first place then she claimed Pandora was too loud and she claimed Jeremy Renner's singing was loud and it wasn't in the first place and when we ate breakfast Mom turned Pandora off because it was loud and the volume was at the lowest. But Mom and I plan to get Dad out of his Youtube habit and exercise and help around the house and pay more attention to me. But I am able to nap easily then get up and see my sitcoms and game shows when I get up from my nap

Think about this for a moment. You've been complaining about your Dad having his videos "too loud". Guessing HE didn't think they were too loud. But when your Mom complained about YOUR music being too loud, SHE'S wrong.

Also, YOU don't get to say whether you're annoying someone or not. Only THEY get to make that decision. Just like no one else can say they're not annoying to YOU (when they are).

I suggest trying to look at things from another's POV (ie: imagine you are them or that you are feeling what they say they're feeling).

 

[jo-jo]

It seems that i'm feeling a lot better today but Mom and I had a long talk with Dad about limiting his TV time and paying more attention to me and what he's gonna try to do is not have the TV so loud anymore that Mom and I can concentrate on what's to be done around the house. But Mom was in a bad mood because she claimed I was annoying her and I really wasn't annoying Mom in the first place then she claimed Pandora was too loud and she claimed Jeremy Renner's singing was loud and it wasn't in the first place and when we ate breakfast Mom turned Pandora off because it was loud and the volume was at the lowest. But Mom and I plan to get Dad out of his Youtube habit and exercise and help around the house and pay more attention to me. But I am able to nap easily then get up and see my sitcoms and game shows when I get up from my nap

I use these headband earphones....

https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Headph...-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

I listen to books I get through the library or if someone wants to watch something on tv, I can watch something else on my Ipad. I can do housework while listen without disturbing others.

Maybe this would be an option for you.

Have a good weekend.

 

[LuvOrlando]

It seems that i'm feeling a lot better today but Mom and I had a long talk with Dad about limiting his TV time and paying more attention to me and what he's gonna try to do is not have the TV so loud anymore that Mom and I can concentrate on what's to be done around the house. But Mom was in a bad mood because she claimed I was annoying her and I really wasn't annoying Mom in the first place then she claimed Pandora was too loud and she claimed Jeremy Renner's singing was loud and it wasn't in the first place and when we ate breakfast Mom turned Pandora off because it was loud and the volume was at the lowest. But Mom and I plan to get Dad out of his Youtube habit and exercise and help around the house and pay more attention to me. But I am able to nap easily then get up and see my sitcoms and game shows when I get up from my nap

So glad you were feeling better! I like Jeremy Renner too. I also like Pandora, music is one of my favorite things. Do you have an allowance so you can save up and get yourself some headphones? It looks like the store Five Below has some great Disney headphones in happy colors, I like headphones they make me feel like I am having my own concert.

 

[lanejudy]

@DodgerGirl I'm glad you are feeling better! Thanks for letting us know. I agree with others about getting headphones or ear bugs for yourself. Sometimes parents just aren't in the mood for their kids' music, even if they normally like it. Have you tried some of the activity suggestions on this thread? Either for yourself or for the family. Winter can bring on a funk and having activities to get you out of the house helps everyone's mood.

 

[Travel60]

OP, sounds like you are following your dad's path sitting around listening to music and playing games. Seems like EVERYONE in the house should limit passive entertainment to two one-hour sessions a day. Get off the couch and help mom cook or clean, do some yard work, go for a bike ride, take a class.

 

[Ursula J]

Was there an answer to how old the OP is? I think any response would depend on that info.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Good morning, DG, great to see you.. Good to see things are improving and thanks for bringing us up to date some here. Nice to see some discussion taking place. I like that idea of the headphones. I think those would be very helpful. Making progress, DG. Keep it up, sharing with mom and dad.

 

[DeeBee3]

Was there an answer to how old the OP is? I think any response would depend on that info.

Per the profile it says 38. Conveniently avoided after all the questions about that.

I think there's a lot more going on here or this is a troll.

 

[sam_gordon]

Per the profile it says 38. Conveniently avoided after all the questions about that.

I think there's a lot more going on here or this is a troll.

I don't think OP is a troll. But I also don't think physical age is a factor.

 

[Dan Murphy]

or this is a troll.

I disagree.

 

[Southernmiss]

DG has been here since Dec 2020.

From previous posts and interests, they do not appear to be a neurotypical adult.

Regardless, DG is a member of this community.

 

[DeeBee3]

DG has been here since Dec 2020.

From previous posts and interests, they do not appear to be a neurotypical adult.

Regardless, DG is a member of this community.

Oh I agree completely, but someone asked about age and it was not provided. I'm someone who doesn't believe everything on profiles so the number may be true or not.

I wish the poster good luck as I have not had any interactions so I was not sure if it was a real profile or not. Lately I've seen random questions thrown up that seem to be posted to cause a fuss but are not sincere.

 

[Ursula J]

I don't think OP is a troll. But I also don't think physical age is a factor.

Understood--thank you! OP, I wish you the best!

 

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