My mom can go from screaming at us (me, my dad, and 2 brothers), then calling us all sweethearts 2 minutes later. I think she really needs help. When she makes a mistake she always blames someone else then continues to scream at them an belittle them. Or she will start a fight with me out of the blue becuase she didnt like the way I did something then blame the whole fight on me. Another thing, she will sit here with the family and constantly complain, then when someone calls, or someone other than her immediate family is around she is the worlds greatist mom, and person. Is this a problem that she may need help for, or am I just the crazy one? Like right now she is being the NICEST person, calling me sweetie, and asking me questions like she really cares, but 15 minutes ago she was outside and i just got home, and she started flipping out on me because my dad said he didn't want to throw something away. I can go on, and on but I think you may have an idea of what i mean now.
2006-10-15 10:08:43 · 11 answers · asked by KyKy 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
There could be a million and one reasons why she is behaving like this. Have you spoken to her or your father about it?
She could just be stressed out about something and is inadvertantly taking it out on her nearest and dearest.
She could have a hormonal imbalance, be menopausal or pregnant (!) be having relationship problems with your dad (which she is trying to hide from you kids), problems at work, problems with family/friends, financial difficulties, depression etc the list is endless.
Talk to her and/or your dad and explain how upset and confused you are about her behaviour.
2006-10-16 04:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by Witchywoo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this new, or has she always been this way? She might just be acting out because she's miserable. Or it may be the dreaded menopause. That definitely can cause this behavior.
It doesn't sound to me like bipolar because unlike popular belief, they do not switch moods that quickly. They often don't cycle their moods more than 3 or 4 times a year. The problem is that when they are having a mood episode it is really debilitating.
Don't assume she doesn't care about you. She probably does but is just feeling miserable and is taking it out on others. Whether she needs help is up for debate, but I will say that she will have to decide on her own whether she wants to get it. Talk to your dad about this. He probably has more influence on whether she will go be evaluated than you would. Good luck!
Oh PS: Bipolar disorder was never considered the same thing as obsessive compulsive disorder. There also is no such thing as Bipolar Affective Disorder. At least that's not a real term used to describe a real mental illness. I don't know where people on here get this stuff.
2006-10-15 10:18:37 · answer #2 · answered by prettyinpunkk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are you living my life?? i know exactly what you mean and you are not crazy. my mom is the same way and she does take medicine. she may have a medical problem or just be totally stressed out. i hope its not genetic cause sometimes i feel like i could do the same thing with my daughter but i contain it. i may just be a product of my enviormnemt. if i were you i wouldn't say anything she may attack you. my mom is just that crazy so i just moved out when i got the chance. GOOD LUCK from the bottom of my heart
2006-10-15 10:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by chrisarea_99 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should get help with a full evaluation. It sounds as though your mother could use an evaluation and perhaps psychotherapy and/or psychopharmacological intervention! Her mood variability could be part of a mood disorder like Bipolar Affective Disorder (BAD).
2006-10-15 10:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by Halle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it sounds like my dad, but he is mentally crazy. All I know is that now in my family, we were talking and thinking to get him a medical treatment, if not a doctor to see what the doctor has to say about his moodiness. So I suggest same for your mom to go to see a doctor to get some "chill pill"
2006-10-15 10:25:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mental-pause!
2006-10-15 10:39:09 · answer #6 · answered by Jeanie H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your mom is suffering from bipolar disorder...I used to be the same way google it and see what you think.
2006-10-15 10:12:19 · answer #7 · answered by Karen D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar seems to be the" in thing" in this day and age. Used to be called compulsive/obsessive.
2006-10-15 10:13:58 · answer #8 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur mom may have had a rough childhood, she probably grew up under too much bad criticism
2006-10-15 10:27:40 · answer #9 · answered by auntymadness 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my mom is like that too !!
you know, if she is older, like around her 40's or so, she could be going through "the change". i know how you feel tho....
2006-10-15 14:48:04 · answer #10 · answered by Queen of Halloween 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋