my mom always lies. she now thinks she has cancer. i know that its not true. any sujestions? by the way- please don't sujjest talking to her about it. it won't work. i've tried.
2007-02-18 09:44:29 · 26 answers · asked by ? 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
IGNORE HER. IGNORE HER. IGNORE HER. GET AS FAR AWAY FROM HER AS POSSIBLE. IF SHE IS THE KIND OF PERSON TO LIE ABOUT HAVING CANCER YOU DON'T NEED TO BE AROUND THAT. RUN!!!!
2007-02-18 09:49:41 · answer #1 · answered by SWEET SARAH 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Was she abused or traumatized throughout her life? Does she seek attention even if it's negative attention, therefore she lies? She may have factitious disorder which is a mental disorder. My Mother had this and then developed bipolar disorder as well as extreme OCD as the factitious disorder went untreated. See a doctor today or a psychiatrist.
2007-02-18 09:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my was not lieing when she had cancer she is now 6ft under. It a very common deise only a docker could tell for sure her hair will fall out out from the drugs. Then if the does work well it not a jokeing matter
2007-02-18 09:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by derek48316 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me the best thing you can do ...is to document everything she lies about...just scratch it on a piece of paper..record day and time as well. Collect several lies...that you have kept a diary about and then calmly confront her one day with your list....let her know you love her and are concerned about her...how can't she deny your lie blog....I think you will get her attention. Good Luck !
2007-02-18 09:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by Teri 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In all honestly you mom might have some mental issues. She lies to get attention. She could lie about something serious and get someone or herself in big trouble. I would talk to a doctor and get advice that way.
2007-02-18 09:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by Shine 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is your gramma still with you?? (your mom's mom)...talk to her, and she can probably help the situation.... or, talk to your dad (if your parents are still together...now-a-days, that seems to always be in question). Either way, talk to someone else in the family who might be able to have an impact, since you tried and did not work for you. Good luck, hun!
2007-02-18 09:48:05 · answer #6 · answered by LARGE MARGE 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be like a disease and she really can't help it.
Some people are just chronic liars.
I've known a few and they could lie right to your face about something that you both know they are lying about and it doesn't seem to make any difference. Strange. Very strange.
I suppose counseling could help. Would that be an option?
2007-02-18 09:47:44 · answer #7 · answered by Keenu 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She just wants to guilt trip. My mom has this flu-like "allergy" that's completely psychological. Funny it only comes when we're misbehaving or she wants something from her sons. Go with it, tell her to get checked for cancer, but once she doesn't get the diagnosys, get ready for her to start developing diabetes symptoms or osteoporosys. Or you could just block her out or move out or something.
2007-02-18 09:52:26 · answer #8 · answered by guicho79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would Suggest (not sujjest) that you tell her that she needs to get cold hard facts before she tells any more poeple...there is such thing as a pathelogical liar...which means that they live a life of lies...this needs to be addressed by a shrink
2007-02-18 09:49:30 · answer #9 · answered by Logan...another anti-Doris! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friends mom always does that to him and the best way to deal with it is to smile and nod. if you know that shes lying, theres nothing that you can do about it. shes gonna continue to do it regardless of what ppl say.
just try and ignore it.
thats the best thing hat you could do,
or if that doesnt work, try consulting a family member that has more of an impact when talking to her about things.
2007-02-18 09:48:55 · answer #10 · answered by jonathan v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be supportive. It sounds like she's not lieing, but mistaken. If she truely believes she has cancer, she could:
a.) have cancer
b.) have something else wrong with her
c.) have nothing physically wrong with her, but have a mental illness that makes people think they are sick.
But she's only lieing if she doesn't think she has cancer and is saying so anyway.
2007-02-18 09:47:43 · answer #11 · answered by Myglassesarealwaysclean 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋