I'm very concerned about my sister and wonder if anyone knows anyone else with the following "symptoms". She has a good, well paid job, and has a devoted DP and a comfortable life, but I haven't seen her laugh in about 10 years
I don't think she is depressed because she gets on with her life and is able to hold down a demanding job. On the surface it looks like she has everything, but its quite apparant to those close to her that all is not right. Other symptoms are as follows:
She gets irritated very easily.
Is very much a loner.
Has either alienated or pushed most friends & family out of her life.
Has a controlling nature.
Judgemental of others, doesn't suffer fools gladly.
Holds grudges, finds it hard to forgive (this is probably why she has alienated a lot of people).
Can get very moody at times. Sometimes I don't hear from her for weeks on end. At other times her mood is o.k., but I find I'm forever walking on eggshells around her for fear of upsetting her.
She also has many wonderful qualities. She is generous to a fault, she adores my children, and would walk to the end of the earth to help others. And when I say she is judgemental of others ..... its because she has a compassionate nature and genuinely believes her way is the right way (but she then gets annoyed if people don't follow her advice!!).
Our relationship has suffered a lot over the years (mostly due to her controlling nature). She just about tolerates me, but is prepared to continue having a relationship in order to be close to my children (which I don't mind at all because she is unable to have children of her own).
Does anyone know anyone like this or could you point me in the right direction ? Many thanks.