I have moved back home because of a divorce and my mom isnt the same person as when I left. She has had blood work done and the doctor said it isnt menopause but I dont know. She's 50. I have always admired her cheery outlook on every situation. It just isnt so anymore. I am going through a divorce and she doesnt get along with her husband very well so that may be causing it but I have seen her go through tough times before and she was such a trooper. Now she is always mad. She gets offended if you look at her wrong or answer her wrong or in the wrong tone. She gets mad at my stepbrother for HAVING ACNE! What is happening to my poor mom???
2007-03-30 21:00:28 · 9 answers · asked by Cindy 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
She could be going thru perimenopause, which is a premenopausal time. At age 50 this would not be uncommon. Maybe her stress from the marriage, your divorce and moving back in, and the hormoanl effects are all just building up in her. Try to plan a lunch and movie day with her...ask her to go for walks with you. Don't push her to talk about it...just spend time with her and try to do fun things
2007-03-30 22:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is something called perimenopause meaning you havent pssed through menopause yet but the hormones can be fluctuating so the moods do as well.By 50 most women have started this process which can take years. Your mom hopefully has discussed this w/her doctor and is aware of options to treat it. there are antidepressants orhormones available but you may just have to put up with it if you are taking advantage of living there due to your marital failure. She may also be having stress because of your issues and you living at home Before she had more privacy perhaps. If ou can be non judgemental she may appreciate you caring and asking if theres anything you can do to reduce her stress otherowse you might be wise to stay out of it.
2007-03-30 21:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by FoudaFaFa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that she could be going thru menopause although the bloodwork doesn't indicate this. As one of the others said there's a phase called perimenopause. This sounds like it could be depression, or it could be something related to her thyroid (mood swings can be a symptom of thyroid disorders too).
Her dr will help her to figure out what could be causing all of this.
Just pls be patient with her as she tries to figure out what is going on and let her know that you will help around the house, etc in any way you can to try and relieve some of this stress.
2007-03-30 22:53:45 · answer #3 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mom is under incredible stress right now!!! Your divorce, upset with hubby, and she's taking it out on acneed brother.
Maybe she's gone through tough times before but that was BEFORE! Try not to worry about it too much--she is under a doctors care. And, most importantly, help around the house and make things easier for her.
2007-03-30 21:06:16 · answer #4 · answered by dk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-30 21:32:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reckon my mum's going through menopause too! Shes always yelling and screaming at anything and has mood swings all the time!
2007-03-30 21:54:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your poor mom is going thru a lot of stress right now, and the best thing you can do for everyone is to be very patient and understanding.....sounds like that's what she needs === Good luck to you both and may God keep you safe and healthy and happy.
2007-03-30 21:57:41 · answer #7 · answered by sweetness #1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she on any hormone replacement therapy? for her age she should be going through the process pre menopause.I had this experience before when i was placed on high dosage of HRT, can't contral my emotion and i become very picky and sensitive and was very tempremental which was not myself, till i finally stopped. It's not easy for you to understand her if she can't understand herself.
2007-03-31 04:11:51 · answer #8 · answered by iAromatherapist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i dont know if it menopause but if the doctor said that it wasnt then it probably isint...she might be very depressed... i get very irritated and annoyed and VERY SMALL things when i am depressed...try to talk to her about wut is making her feel this way... and if it is depression then take her to a tharapist...but she has to be willing. good luck and try to stay happy yourself even if everyone else is sad!
2007-03-30 21:06:18 · answer #9 · answered by bush sucks nutz! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋