Lately she's been under a lot of stress and screams at me. And recently she's been getting violent! Like today, she attacked me and threatened to stab me. As I was defending myself (no I didn't throw punches, just blocked and pushed her away) she tackled me and I couldn't get her off so I pushed her pressure point on her hip to get her off. That was when she said, "If you ever hurt me again, I swear I'll kill you!"
WTF?! I've been institutionalized twice already and I'm contemplating suicide... PLEASE HELP ME! :'(
2007-02-21 12:33:37 · 7 answers · asked by .:|KýlèR|:. 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I´m so sorry for you. What you should do is tell someone in your family that you really trust, like grandma, uncles, aunts. What your mom did is very serious and dangerous. Don´t wait any longer and ask someone for their help. Don´t say that you think of suicide, you have a future ahead of you, and remember that you´re not the only one with this kind of problem...
2007-02-27 08:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by P@m3l@ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I’m so sorry to hear of this happening! Mom needs major professional help. She could have a mental health disorder, such as bi-polar. She crossed a sacred boundary line in her aggression toward you, and I would get an adult you trust with you to help with this most distressing situation. You can’t do this alone, and she may even resent you or become aggressive again by you implying there’s something wrong with her, but I assure you there is something wrong with her indeed. It would be best for you to stay with other relatives you trust if you can for a while until her issues are resolved. Take good care, and also, if you are considering suicide, you ought to seek help as well. I know that if depression runs in your family, as there may be a chance that it does based on what I’m hearing, depression left untreated often turns into bi-polar disorder, a very serious condition that shows symptoms such as extreme mood swings from the ugliest (like what you described) to the overtly excited (but the overtly excited part on always shows). Perhaps this is what happened to mom – depression left undiagnosed and untreated, turning to bi-polar. I speak from experience – my dad had a first depression episode in his mid twenties and didn’t know that it was depression. He was violent to us kids, and it later turned to bi-polar. It took me a long time to determine this by research now as an adult, and he is now 70 years old and grateful that I looked beyond the symptoms he showed and got him help. He’s on medication that works for him now, and he feels more “normal” than what he called the ‘monster’ that he felt was controlling him. Ask a trusted person to approach mom about getting a psychological evaluation just to rule out any hidden problems that could explain why mom seems to have gone over the edge. Do it now for you and your mom, but make sure you are safe at all times. Good luck, and take good, good care!
2007-02-22 07:15:55 · answer #2 · answered by Sage 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must know people in the mental health profession if you yourself have been instituionalized. And please don't contemplate suicide but instead seek help from some knowledgeable professionals. When things turn violent, needless to say there is a lot more going on beneath the surface. Where is the stress coming from with your mother? If she threatens you (I don't know your age), you need to just stay away from her as much as possible. Can you do that?
2007-02-26 09:21:33 · answer #3 · answered by kathyw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up in a similiar situation. I ended up in institutions also. It has been difficult being able to trust others when our caretakers are the enemy . Not sure how old you are but I would suggest moving out as soon as possible. Is anyone else around for protection and is your mother on drugs or alcohol ? Usually the abuser is the one that needs to be put away but noone sees it happening . Seek out relatives help if possible and good luck .
2007-02-27 20:02:26 · answer #4 · answered by westhighland 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry that you are going thru such a hard time but please do not take your own life. I am not sure how old you are or if you have family members nearby that can help but you might consider that option. It sounds like the one who needs help is your mom but until she can get the help she needs we need to help you. Please call this number, they have thousands of resources and they will get you the help you need the number is 1-800-448-3000. They never turn anyone away please call and save yourself
2007-02-22 05:09:33 · answer #5 · answered by andyskandy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell someone close to you , you trust and get a counselor yall have issued to resolve.
2007-02-28 14:11:44 · answer #6 · answered by oppositeangles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is really sad. i dont know what to say except seek some help please its for ur own good
2007-02-22 17:56:00 · answer #7 · answered by Because I'm Kool 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋