She calls it Justifiably paranoid.. Its not.. She thinks she was cloned way back in 1982, the government is after her and countless other unjustifiable "theories". Sha has been sick since 1991-ish and refuses to take medication. I love her very much and I got all my good qualities from her. She was once as close to the "perfect mom" as one could be.. Now though, she wants to talk about her wild and crazy theories, and if I put in my opinion, she just shoots it down immediately.. Tries to make me feel stupid actually.. Religion is another big issue with her and I just don't want to discuss it with her.. I cannot let her be around my two children because she warns them of the horrible world with graphic mental pitures... I have no idea what to do with her anymore... Any ideas?
2006-10-19 10:04:30 · 12 answers · asked by jessica m 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
OH sweetie, you are in a very tough position. I'm afraid without medication, she is probably never going to listen to reason.
She definately needs your love and the love of your children. Depending on the age of your children, they are probably already aware that she has some problems. I see this as a problem if they are quite young. She may be scaring them pretty badly.
I definately would not leave them alone with her.
As for an older child (school-age and beyond), they probably could handle it if you explain that she is very sick and doesn't know what she is talking about, but that she is really a very nice person when she isn't sick.
I sure hope she begins taking her medication soon.
GOOD LUCK
2006-10-19 10:14:52 · answer #1 · answered by sheristeele 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel. My grandma is also a paranoid schizo. One time, she was paranoid about the car radio being on, because she thought that the govenment was trying to send her messages.
Sadly, there's not much you can do. There are several antipsychotic that will help her paranoia. Sadly though, these pills will turn her into a zombie. My grandma is on an antipsychotic med, and it makes her act very different. She rarely talks, and she often smiles for no reason. I don't know if this is from her meds or from her mental disease.
My brother has referred to her medicines as being a "chemical lobotomy".
Please see a psychiatrist very soon. Only he/she will be able to help you. He/she want to start her on meds, on the psychiatrist may want your mother to start seeing a therapist, or perhaps both.
You're in a very tough situation. May God bless you and your family and keep them safe.
2006-10-19 10:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by NecropolisXR 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her you placed cameras all around the house and that "they" are watching her. just kidden
-Seriously my dad, uncle, aunt, and a couple cuz's all are schizo... They are all heavly medicated and need it! When off there meds they go CRAZY... My uncle stabbed his best friend in the heart... My 6 year old cuz jumped out of the psychologist 2 story window! He lived btw... Anyways she needs help and medications... Without meds she will probably never be "normal" as some may call it.
2006-10-19 21:52:24 · answer #3 · answered by coffeejitterzz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother had to grow up with a schizophrenic parent. Grandmother used to lock her kids outside until Grandpa let them in. It was frightening for them.
-Make- her take her medicine. Schizophrenic people are a lot more lucid than they appear to be. She will curse and give you hell, but she's going to do it anyway, so keep her medicated, and watch her carefully. Get suspicious when the medication kicks in. She will think she's 'better' and will try to stop using them. It's a vicious cycle.
2006-10-19 10:34:34 · answer #4 · answered by the_quetzal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive grown up with this the 1 thing i did was get out at an early age and i know u can sign them in you need a doctor and a prest to sign this form as i remember this occouring when i was small in my home they never got better but had to go for there own safty i loved this person very much but family couldent cope god bless you take care
2006-10-19 10:12:45 · answer #5 · answered by amberchocks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is unbelievably hard to deal with a loved one who is not themself any more. We think they MUST be in there somewhere. I think she is going to have to take medication, which means you are going to have to speak to a doctor or professional, or seek some initial help on the internet. Try to remember that it is only part of her brain that it is being so irrational, this is difficult, I know, but you really really need help. Good luck:)
2006-10-19 10:12:19 · answer #6 · answered by Juliette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hunny its ok my mom is paranoid schizo 2 but she dosent think shes cloned or anything like that take her into the counsler they will give her meds sometimes u just gotta ignore it thats the best advice i can give u love ya i hope both r moms get well god bless
2006-10-19 10:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have her commited to the hospital....not an asylem but the mental health ward of your local hospital, don't just ask her, tell a psychiatrist and you may have to admit her against her will.
2006-10-19 17:56:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am too, but I take meds....If she's still more or less okay and functioning, just take her as she is. and do what you can with the limitations you have found out...
2006-10-19 10:13:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
um a psychologist maybe?
2006-10-19 10:07:20 · answer #10 · answered by totalbabe ;-x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋