My mother has had schizophrenia since 1994, when I was six. She broke up with her boyfriend and he then hung himself (we are not sure if this was a suicide). Her ex, the one she left her boyfriend for, then took her away for a couple days. When my mother came back, she was not the same person. She talks to people who aren't there (old friends, her ex, her ex who hung himself, etc.), says nonsensical things like "mirror, mirror" constantly, etc. She was heavily into drugs. She is aware that things have changed, since she makes references to the time period she became mentally ill and says she "wishes things could be like they were before 1994". She also talks a lot about "foolish crimes" and the crime rate in America, as well as saying that people who hurt others will get the death penalty. I believe she's making references to what happened to her, but how can I extract information from her? I haven't really asked her a lot, but I know she's unwilling to discuss it.
2007-08-24 13:26:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
My grandparents have taken care of her since 1994. They are getting old and I don't know what will happen when they die. My mother will not take her meds. Is there any possibility of her recovering?
2007-08-24 13:28:12 · update #1
Oh I really feel for you. The chances of her getting better now are slim, and her parents, your grandparents are saints. Most people couldn't do what they have done. You really need to discuss this with the whole family, decide how's best to move forward. You can't take full time care for her, can you? And it's not fair to expect you to, but some arrangements need to be made for her when your grandparents can no longer take care of her. I would talk to my doc about this one too. :((
2007-08-24 13:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe she went thru something so traumatic she can't talk about it....but she's trying to tell you "secretly". That happened to me...and I would try to tell people in a "whisper"..or with "clues". When you're so scared....you know you're supposed to keep it a secret...but you need to tell someone. Wish you could get her to a hypnotist. But if she's still afraid..she won't want them to know either. I definitely think there's help for her. Don't put her away.If they're medicating her...it might be the wrong kind. There are some medicines you're not supposed to give someone who's been thru trauma. But if the drs. don't believe she's been thru shock and trauma...they might give her the wrong kind. If you can find the boyfriend she went off with...you might be able to find out what happened. Maybe he gave her a drug that did this to her. Of course, he probably won't tell you. (Be careful about this other boyfriend. If she keeps talking about a crime...it might be about something he did.) Try to find a dr. who will really help her. Try to get her a brain scan. Is it possible she had a stroke?Good Luck.
2007-08-24 20:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by Deenie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she could have been:
1) poisoned with drugs, and/or
2) traumatized heavily.
If the former, probably nothing to do.
If the latter, you could investigate it via hypnotherapy or EMDR, with a very experienced professional, who has had experience with BOTH patients with severe traumas & patients with drug histories. Seek a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist with that background, if you have the money to afford some exploratory therapy. If trauma is revealed, it could release your mom from some, at least, of her symptoms.
2007-08-24 20:47:22 · answer #3 · answered by embroidery fan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
o hun of course there is hope...she may not get much better but she needs ur love more than ever now. and u need to give it to her...belive it or not....when i was 11 my boyfriend hung him self...and they also don't no if it was on pourpse or not...i'm now 14 and i'm not the same i never will be...when ur grandparents die u can put her in a home if u would like...i no that will be hard...but i may be wat is best for her..they will make her take her meds..and u can visit her...yea i no believe it or not i'm only 14...but i no wat ur going through...so feel free to e-mail me at lissiegirl222@yahoo.com...just make the subject...girl from yahoo answers...and if u need ne thing just e-mail me.
2007-08-24 20:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your grandparents about having a judge commit her to a mental health hospital. If that happens, she has to stay under they deem her 'stable.'
Good luck, you are in a tough position.
2007-08-24 20:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by :) 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately it is not likely your mom will recover. I'm so sorry to hear of her circumstances. People who have developed or were born with mental illnesses do not often make great progress. Try and love her when she is open and able and don't blame yourself for any of it.
2007-08-24 20:34:25 · answer #6 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
This is a heavy burden..... She will not get well, especially if she is not taking her medication.... I am sorry she is like this, but it is no reflection on you.
be certain to take care of yourself first....
2007-08-24 20:56:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋