Well my mom and dad divorced when I was 12, and me being an only child, they just decided to sort of "divide" me between the two of them and that's fine.
Well just recently I moved out, (I'm 19 now) and my mom calls me every single day angry that I stayed up late and didn't tell her where I was going etc....
and then I remind her that I moved out.
Well the other day, I went to see her, and all of a sudden she started crying and screaming that Satan was going to take my soul and make me eat filth for all eternity, and that he was telling her that he would burn me with the rest of the homosexual athiests, (whatever this means)
I told my dad, and he admitted that the reason they had gotten a divorce in the first place was because mom claimed her guardian angel told her to, or she would go to hell.
So I'm kind of scared that she'll hurt herself. I've never seen her like this before. How should I act around her? im confused.
2007-11-28 14:39:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You need to get your mom to go to a doctor. She needs serious help. If she is schizophrenic, many do very well on medication, and live a normal life.
More then likely she will not hurt her self, but they can get to be so paranoid that they wont leave the house, they wont shower for fear of someone coming into the house and killing them and things like that. Do what you can to help her, but do not let it take over your life.
My husband made that mistake with his own mother. He thought he was doing what was best for his younger siblings. And spent many years trying to help her and them, and in the end had to walk away from them all, after 10 years. By then he was already 30.
If she is willing to see a doctor and get help, then be there for her. But if she wont help her self then there isn't anything you can do.
2007-11-28 14:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by cris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your mom has these symptoms, then she really needs to talk with her doctor.. or YOU can make an appointment with her doctor and talk to him about her... maybe he can have a nurse call her for an appoinment, and make up a reason?
she might need some medications to help her.
Schizophrenia is a disease of the brain, in which the brain deteriorates slowly. It's a PHYSICAL problem because the brain is affected, but there is help... and don't you think your mom deserves good help?
2007-11-28 22:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are that worried about her call the police. Tell them she has threatened to kill herself. They will get ahold of the proper authorities and she will be held in a hospital for evaluation. It might be the best thing for her. Get her the help she needs. Its not right to let someone you love, live like that. They may be able to give her meds. to help her....Good Luck.
2007-11-28 23:01:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know your folks are divorced, but considering you have no siblings with whom you can discuss your mom, I suggest you talk to your dad.
Your mom needs help. I know you are on your own but your situation with her is not going to get any better until she gets help. See if your dad is willing to help you approach her to get to have a check up, and give the doctor a heads-up about what is going on. He can refer her to someone who can properly evaluate her and perhaps give her a prescription.
Your mom deserves to be able to function normally, and you need to be able to live your life without worrying about her.
2007-11-28 22:59:06 · answer #4 · answered by Cat Lady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just take care of yourself man. Your mom would never want you to put your life on hold just to take on her issues, even in the state she's in right now.
Besides, she doesn't sound like she's thinking about hurting herself. She's just trying to control you the only way she knows how.
2007-11-28 22:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by No More 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋