My dad is 63 years old and doesn't take very good care of himself. He has had a stroke a few months back. A few years earlier he had an aneurysm near his heart, after which he was kept in an artificial coma for a few weeks.
After these 2 events his charachter changed alot. It is as if all the negative characteristics he showed before (in moderation), have now taken over him. He has hardly any empathy left, he is rude and possessive, he lies all the time and his drinking habits have gotten even worse. He has become very glutenous and containly makes a mess of things because he wants to put too much food in his mouth.
We thought he would take better care of himself after these serious health issues (the stroke and aneurysm), but he is now takes even less care of himself.
He is making life unbearable for my mother, my brother, my sister and myself. We are all on antidepressants because of it.
Is this behaviour common for people who have had a stroke or aneurysm? Any tips?
2007-12-13
23:48:55
·
11 answers
·
asked by
Crystal
2
in
Psychology