I wanted to know if my mother's enraged and childlike behavior classifies as "verbal abuse."?

Question

Since I was young, my mother has been prone to fits of uncontrollable rage. My family is positive she has an anxiety disorder, but we're not exactly sure which one. During these fits, she screams incessantly at the top of her lungs, getting upset over the slightest things; it always happens when she feels overwhelmed. She swears all sorts of profanities, and I'm surprised the neighbors have never said anything. She tells my older sister, dad, and I that she would be happier without us and that she never should have gotten married. She threatens to leave (and sometimes does) and has specific comments for each of us. She says my dad is lazy and good-for-nothing, my sister is a loud-mouthed showoff, and she says that I never want to help her out with anything. Honestly, I do not always help her out as much as I could, but this is only because I spend the entirely of my free time doing homework. Today screamed at me, telling me she never wants to help me out again. What should I do?

Answer 1

Your dad needs to let her leave and not let her come back into your lives. YES, this is verbal abuse and you do not have to put up with it. You need to talk to your dad. Talk to your school counselor. He can contact CPS. Once CPS has a file she might be ordered to go to therapy which might help her with her problems.

Answer 2

I have a sister who is like your mother. She takes medicine for her behavior. Has messed up her children's lives because of the way she has always acted. Her & I are not on speaking terms for many years, but I heard the medicines that she takes has calmed her down greatly. It's hard having a mother or a wife like that, everyone suffers. she should go get diagnosed & get herself medicated. She needs help. Hang in there, I know it's rough.
Oh & to answer your question, is it abusive---ABSOLUTELY!!!

Answer 3

Sounds like my mother. She always said there was nothing wrong with her, it was the rest of the world. I left home just as soon as I could and never went back.

Answer 4

That is definitely verbal and mental abuse. She needs medical help.