Possible OCD or another mental illness?

[Tristen]

Okay I'm 17 (male) and this question is NOT about me. It is in fact about my mom who is now 39. This question isn't a moan about her nagging. I am deeply concerned about her in general. Right well I'll begin with a few examples. The other night my sister has a nightmare that she accidently stabbed me while we was both washing and wiping the dishes. My sister told us this nightmare while we was having dinner last night. As a result my mom has banned me from washing up knives. I thought at first she was just joking. But she started shouting and she was being serious. I told her that's how anxiety starts, when things are avoided it creates phobia's. It's very obvious that my family have a problem with mental illnesses. It's a combination of genetics and behaviors we've picked up from each other. For example my nan is very OCD cleaning wise, her house is spotless and when she asks my grandad to clean something up, it can;t wait for later. it has to be done there and then when she asks. My mom is also like this with me and my sister. Our house is actually very clean and tidy. But in my mothers eyes she states it's a 'bombsite'. As a result mine and my sisters friends have NEVER been allowed inside the house. My friends have never been allowed to sleep over and considering the amount I do for her all the time, I believe it's very unfair. I do the rubbish, drag the bins down. Wash up and vacuum/mop all the floors in the house. Polish and sometimes do the washing and cooking. I walk the dog everyday as well. And this is every single day on top of college work. Basically between me and my sister we do everything. My mom however doesn't do anything but sit on Facebook and 'Candy Crush' all day. She states her blood pressure is 'too low' and she has no energy (which may be very true). I've had problems with anxiety and depression for a while and have had counselling (CBT) and am now on anti-depressants and feel generally loads better. I've learnt so much in support groups now that I am picking up on other peoples unhelpful thinking habits (in this case my moms). She's very stubborn and has an excuse for everything. Does anybody have any idea of what I can do? It's worrying me and all this work is exhausting. I don't mind helping out, but she doesn't even work and to be honest I think she is depressed and just hiding it. I have no idea of how I can approach this.

[jonhl]

try to talk with her, take her to some place with green trees, which could be fresh
Green spaces have lasting positive effect on well-being
http://www.medicalpal.info/archives/3863
http://www.medicalpal.info/archives/cate...tal-health
for your reference