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That is kind of scary…but I have issues with knives (my little sis tried to stab me a while back, not her fault).

I think you have reason to be concerned. Inactivity combined with subliminal messages found in television could have an effect on your father. I’m not sure what to tell you exactly. Maybe you should go talk to a guidance counselor if you are in school, or perhaps a therapist, just for some advice or closure.

I hope things work out okay.

Just talk with your dad in a positvie way. Tell him that it really does bother you and thinking about that too much all though he may be joking isnt making you happy. Let him know that you love him.

Yes, you should take this very seriously, actually. What you are describing is called ‘homicidal ideation’ in the psychiatric literature.

It sounds as if you are in junior high or high school. Speak with a guidance counselor immediately. Then ask the counselor to have a conference with you and your mother. Alone, without your father.

Speak with your father’s doctor. The one administering the pain medication, as well. Go to see the physician with your mother.

You must get your father to a psychiatrist. Chronic pain causes depression. And depression can lead to suidical and/or homicidal behaviour.

You must do all of this without your father knowing about it. You cannot interact with him as a normal person. Be pleasant with him, but try to avoid engaging with him. Stay out of his way. Do not challenge him. And do not take his insults to heart.

Your mother may resist or deny there is a problem, as you have seen. This happens for a variety of reasons. Spouses often go into denial, as a means to escape an overwhelming situation. This is probably affecting her mood, as well. Meaning she may be somewhat depressed herself. That is common.

But follow your intuition. And start reaching out for help. You are very smart. Your instincts are very sharp.