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My sister is being weird again...

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  • BrendanMcGroarty
    BrendanMcGroarty Posts: 945 Member
    This sounds a lot like my brother. He was undiagnosed for a long time until he was diagnosed with Asperger's. It is very frustrating being around him. Does your sister have difficulty with modulating emotions? In other words does she show little emotion most of the time, but become fixated on certain ideas or topics? When my brother expresses emotion, it is disproportionate to the situation. Something a little funny elicits uproarious laughter, and the most trivial slight will make him angry for hours.
  • nolan44219
    nolan44219 Posts: 1,221 Member
    I agree with @Broomstick_Boo . It's your freaking house! She's a guest and should conduct herself as such.
  • Erik8484
    Erik8484 Posts: 458 Member
    heidishmidi wrote: »
    Erik8484 wrote: »
    I think you're being weird again

    Your face is being weird.

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    That's true, and also the best of gifs.
  • Jdismybug1
    Jdismybug1 Posts: 443 Member
    BrendanMcGroarty wrote: »
    This sounds a lot like my brother. He was undiagnosed for a long time until he was diagnosed with Asperger's. It is very frustrating being around him. Does your sister have difficulty with modulating emotions? In other words does she show little emotion most of the time, but become fixated on certain ideas or topics? When my brother expresses emotion, it is disproportionate to the situation. Something a little funny elicits uproarious laughter, and the most trivial slight will make him angry for hours.

    She has the opposite and is overly emotional. On the other hand the other sister has little to no emotions sometimes. She has not been diagnosed but has told me she's pretty sure she has it to some degree. she was thorough in her research and explained a lot.
    She has also researched my oldest sisters behavior and we believe it's both anxiety and OCD.

  • Jdismybug1
    Jdismybug1 Posts: 443 Member
    nolan44219 wrote: »
    I agree with @Broomstick_Boo . It's your freaking house! She's a guest and should conduct herself as such.

    While I agree, there's a certain point when compulsive behaviors, and mental illness keep a person from conducting themselves in some areas.
  • BoosDimples
    BoosDimples Posts: 2,826 Member
    If there are mental illnesses in effect, then you need to seek advice from qualified professionals and not opinions from an internet forum. I wish you all the best.
  • Jdismybug1
    Jdismybug1 Posts: 443 Member
    Broomstick_Boo wrote: »
    If there are mental illnesses in effect, then you need to seek advice from qualified professionals and not opinions from an internet forum. I wish you all the best.


    And if you read I'm venting and asking if someone else thinks it's odd. If you don't like it you don't have to post.
  • nolan44219
    nolan44219 Posts: 1,221 Member
    Jdismybug1 wrote: »
    Broomstick_Boo wrote: »
    If there are mental illnesses in effect, then you need to seek advice from qualified professionals and not opinions from an internet forum. I wish you all the best.


    And if you read I'm venting and asking if someone else thinks it's odd. If you don't like it you don't have to post.

    I think it's very odd and inconsiderate of the sibling. I also think you're bothered by it but feel obligated to be tolerant. I don't know if you are married but if I was your spouse it would drive me more than nuts.
  • Jdismybug1
    Jdismybug1 Posts: 443 Member
    nolan44219 wrote: »
    Jdismybug1 wrote: »
    Broomstick_Boo wrote: »
    If there are mental illnesses in effect, then you need to seek advice from qualified professionals and not opinions from an internet forum. I wish you all the best.


    And if you read I'm venting and asking if someone else thinks it's odd. If you don't like it you don't have to post.

    I think it's very odd and inconsiderate of the sibling. I also think you're bothered by it but feel obligated to be tolerant. I don't know if you are married but if I was your spouse it would drive me more than nuts.

    Honestly my husband tolerates it to a point then gets frustrated with her.
    He also knows there's certain issues beyond his control.
    I do feel obligated to be tolerant to a certain extent. I've dealt with this and many other obstacles my entire life.
    I've learned very well to be tolerant of others, especially when you are the one they are dependent on.
    I feel she's being inconsiderate, but doesn't know she's doing it. I'm realizing sometimes I don't even realize she's doing it.
    If you read back you'll see why I'm tolerant of it. Other things have been our priorities for several years. This is finally coming to a head I guess.
  • nolan44219
    nolan44219 Posts: 1,221 Member
    Jdismybug1 wrote: »
    nolan44219 wrote: »
    Jdismybug1 wrote: »
    Broomstick_Boo wrote: »
    If there are mental illnesses in effect, then you need to seek advice from qualified professionals and not opinions from an internet forum. I wish you all the best.


    And if you read I'm venting and asking if someone else thinks it's odd. If you don't like it you don't have to post.

    I think it's very odd and inconsiderate of the sibling. I also think you're bothered by it but feel obligated to be tolerant. I don't know if you are married but if I was your spouse it would drive me more than nuts.

    Honestly my husband tolerates it to a point then gets frustrated with her.
    He also knows there's certain issues beyond his control.
    I do feel obligated to be tolerant to a certain extent. I've dealt with this and many other obstacles my entire life.
    I've learned very well to be tolerant of others, especially when you are the one they are dependent on.
    I feel she's being inconsiderate, but doesn't know she's doing it. I'm realizing sometimes I don't even realize she's doing it.
    If you read back you'll see why I'm tolerant of it. Other things have been our priorities for several years. This is finally coming to a head I guess.

    You vent but then defend. I can understand that when it comes to someone you care about a lot. I think that's a good thing. Hopefully you'll find that balance that is healthy for you and everyone involved that corrects your situation or either helps you and your family deal with it.
  • Jdismybug1
    Jdismybug1 Posts: 443 Member
    nolan44219 wrote: »
    Jdismybug1 wrote: »
    nolan44219 wrote: »
    Jdismybug1 wrote: »
    Broomstick_Boo wrote: »
    If there are mental illnesses in effect, then you need to seek advice from qualified professionals and not opinions from an internet forum. I wish you all the best.


    And if you read I'm venting and asking if someone else thinks it's odd. If you don't like it you don't have to post.

    I think it's very odd and inconsiderate of the sibling. I also think you're bothered by it but feel obligated to be tolerant. I don't know if you are married but if I was your spouse it would drive me more than nuts.

    Honestly my husband tolerates it to a point then gets frustrated with her.
    He also knows there's certain issues beyond his control.
    I do feel obligated to be tolerant to a certain extent. I've dealt with this and many other obstacles my entire life.
    I've learned very well to be tolerant of others, especially when you are the one they are dependent on.
    I feel she's being inconsiderate, but doesn't know she's doing it. I'm realizing sometimes I don't even realize she's doing it.
    If you read back you'll see why I'm tolerant of it. Other things have been our priorities for several years. This is finally coming to a head I guess.

    You vent but then defend. I can understand that when it comes to someone you care about a lot. I think that's a good thing. Hopefully you'll find that balance that is healthy for you and everyone involved that corrects your situation or either helps you and your family deal with it.

    Yes. This is exactly how I feel. I'm totally mixed up on the entire thing. I love my sister, but am totally thinking "wait? Isn't this odd?"
    We are planning on trying to figure it out. Most of all I'm asking if others think this is odd. I figure maybe someone out there can give me a perspective rather than "kick her out" or "seek help".
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