there is nobody outside. My aunt is yelling out of all the doors and windows like there is someone outside insulting her. My husband moved out because at night she would yell awful things to him and call him a child molester. She also used to get on a lladder and spy on him through the window. I am a little afraid . I will probably move out too, but it's my grandmother's home and i don't think she will do anything about this.
2007-11-01 15:54:44 · 31 answers · asked by skallionjo 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
she's like 40. And my husband is not a molester. but we left our home because my grandmother begged us and 600 miles away. we can't live together because he stays in someone's garage. I want to know what is the best way to do this. Should i call people to come pick her up? She does not leave the house, she believes that people are saying terrible things about her. She is not rational and i don't think i can get her to go willingly to see a doctor.
2007-11-01 16:08:53 · update #1
i have a two year old and i handle the household things and help my grandmother.
2007-11-01 16:12:35 · update #2
Unfortunately it sounds like your aunt should be a mental health consumer.
I assume you don't have any children otherwise, you would not have stayed behind when your husband moved. I am wondering why it is that you allowed this bizarre behavior of a family member that you are not responsible for sever your relationship.
You have to understand that if she is suffering from mental illness there is little you can do to help her, even if you are a trained psychologist--you are family. And, the people she sees/shouts at are as real to her as you are at those moments.
If you can not get her to seek treatment/help your only alternative may be to call the police, have her charged with disturbing the peace and ask the judge to have a psych eval done as a part of the case. Sounds harsh, but this may be a any port in the storm situation.
Good luck. Hope this helps.
2007-11-01 16:05:40 · answer #1 · answered by dmontesmom2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before you move out you have an obligation to get your Aunt checked out. Something is wrong. She is probably older and maybe needs more help than she knows. Sometimes as people age they don't think they need help either physically or mentally.
Please, don't leave her in the home alone until you have her checked out both physically and mentally. I don't think you would want anything to happen to her if you did move out.
You're a good niece and I am sure your Grandmother would appreciate it.
2007-11-01 15:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she on any medications? If she is like most women her age in America, she's probably on a whole schedule of meds. Many pharmacueticals can interact with other meds or even foods and mimic psychological conditions.
Although all this might be pointless: I imagine that if you're still asking about this you've already tried to get her into a doctor and been refused.
2007-11-01 16:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by No Drama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you and your husband separated? If you have a place to live together, go there. You and your husband should sharethe concerns with your grandmother. Your aunt needs to see a doctor. SOmeone should get her there or get someone out there to see her before she gets hurt or hurts osmeone else, even a neighbor could be in danger. Find out!
2007-11-01 15:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by the Goddess Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You or another family member need to get your Aunt to a counselor, therapist, regular doctor. Obviously the behavior is abnormal & paranoid. Possibly meds will help until your aunt is better able to cope w/whatever is causing this. Best of wishes to all of you. I know how hard a situation like this is on everyone.
2007-11-01 16:01:17 · answer #5 · answered by Gumbee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your aunt may be in the early stages of Alzheimers or Dementia & should be checked out by her doctor. Her problems may go much deeper than A& D. If someone can take her to a doctor, you'd be smart to move out as soon as possible. I'd fear for my safety also.
2007-11-01 16:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone needs to have her examined by a Dr. She could get into trouble with the police for her actions. Call Social Service in your community and ask for help.
2007-11-01 15:58:50 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try talking to her, tell her you are concerned and think she might need help. Is she elderly, could be altimers. If all else fails, it only takes 2 family members to commit someone for a psychiatric evaluation. This is not permanent, she'll get out in a week or 2, and if she is sick, altimers or dimentia or schitzophrenia, they can diagnose this and help her.
2007-11-01 16:01:37 · answer #8 · answered by Squirrel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a family Dr. they may be able togive you some helpin what the bestcourse of action to take.It sure sounds likethewhole family needs some help, Another place might be mentle health in your comunity.Good luck
2007-11-01 16:04:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it be that she's trying to move you out, just as she did to your husband? Do you want to move out? If not, then start yelling with her (not at her). Play along; in other words act like a crazy and see how she reacts.
2007-11-01 16:01:58 · answer #10 · answered by MurrayS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋