My mother was adopted at the age of five. Her birth mother was mentally ill and apparently tried to poison her. I'm going to reasonably assume that she wasn't very loving to my mother. The question is: if my mom may have unknowingly suffered from a some degree of attachment disorder, then couldn't she unknowingly affect me also, with subconscious behaviors? WBFJ has had shows about this, and a light went off in my head when they were talking about the children and the symptoms. I'm not an expert on it of course, so I want other people's interpretations... :) Thanks.
2007-02-01 13:05:42 · 6 answers · asked by Arf 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It is possible but not guaranteed. You would be able to answer this question best yourself. Do you have the symptoms of an attachment disorder? If you do, then chances are she did not form an appropriate attachment with you and it has affected you.
2007-02-01 15:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by spiritualjourneyseeker 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow, tried to poison her? Sounds like Muchausen's By-Proxy. This disorder is characterized by intentionally causing sickness or ailment in another (commonly through poisoning) to receive attention as a caregiver. These people will cause illness in another so that the limelight as the supportive, loving parent/caregiver shines on them. They eat up sympathy like honey and will continue to cause sickness in their child in order to get more attention.
It is possible that she HAS the disorder (if I knew more I would be able to help), the actual cause or origin of the disorder is unknown. An individual could already possess the genetic predisposition to develop a certain disorder, however, if the environment is supportive this could buffer the person from developing it. (which she didn't) On the other hand, it has been proven in studies that an abusive environment can contribute to a litany of disorders.
So overall, I am not sure if it was THIS particular factor that could've necessarily caused the development of her particular disorder. However, it is possible given her background and abusive childhood that she is at risk for any number of things including Attachment Disorder. Detached behavior towards the child (you) can also contribute to other issues later on, such as depression, inability to empathize, conduct issues (youth), etc. Developing the same disorder as the parent is also possible.
If she hasn't been to a therapist, I would suggest that she goes and gives it a try. Anyone with that sort of background needs support. I urge you to go too.
2007-02-01 21:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is possible for things such as this to be passed down from generation to generation. If you think there is a possibility or if you just want to know the probability of you suffering from it later in life, then you should ask your physician about it. It sure isn't going to hurt to ask and it will ease your mind in the process.
2007-02-01 21:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by LYNN W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be best if you discuss this with a mental health doctor who can give you good advice to aid you with what you are feeling. I would say it is entirely possible, but I am not an expert.
2007-02-01 21:17:03 · answer #4 · answered by ruthie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people have more trouble with attachment than others, how is that a disorder?
2007-02-01 21:20:54 · answer #5 · answered by donothing555 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sounds like a made up name so those psychs can drug you and collect insurance money for it. go too www.cchr.org and watch videos of pyschs themselves backing me up.
2007-02-05 20:20:02 · answer #6 · answered by robthomasjr2000 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋