Veronica,

Hang in there. Joanna is so right about getting hit by a bus. I didn't have RAD but I was just about the same way as your Mom, sitting and staring and wondering what was next. My husband forced me to go places and do things with him. I resented it at the time, but it really did help take my mind off of stuff. (One day we went to Andy Warhol's old apartment in Philadelphia, he was doing an inspection on the construction.) It is really tough and having gone through all of the treatments you can get the "what if syndrome." Don't be real forceful, but try to get her to do something if it is only a walk. My first adventure was the day after I got home and walked to the end of the block. Keep us advised and as Joanna said, this is your vent place. Take care.

Anne.