what kind of psychologists does my mum need??

Question

my mum has some serious emotional/behavioural issues. I want to take her to a psychologist/counsellor. To help her and us cope &hlp her change. Some e.gs of her problems:

1.Diet. She will starve all day (whilst being busy) then be ravenous&tired by the end of the night. So she becomes aggressive, and snappy. She also doesnt let anyone cook in the house. if we go to the kitchen to even make a s/wich she nags at you, so u dont enjoy eating, or dont bother at all.
2.OCD-cleaning wise and maintaining the house. all things in the house are stored perfect to her standards which noone else can copy so its a hassle to try &access anything, even daily items.
3.emotional/mental abuse. she has had a tough life &needs 2 always be the victim. she bullies/bothers/nags us. particlry me. as patient as u try 2b, she is impossible, always chaning the rules/boundaries, turns things around so u have a go at her. then she has s/thing 2b upst abt. she nos wht bttns 2 push.

pls help!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

It sounds like she needs a generalist. Start by telling her family doctor about these symptoms, just as you have told us, and ask for a referral to someone who, in the dcotor's experience, has been effective in dealing with similar patients. Good luck, and thanks for being the kind of person who is willing to take action instead of just being upset. :-)

Answer 2

She needs Psychiatrist & Psychologist both. Its a team work for them. Going through the brief story of your mom, I am sure she is easily treatable and managable. After her emotional/behaviours is improved, the treating team may try for the complete cure of your mother. So do not worry, start her treating programme.

Answer 3

I agree with previous posters. She may be reluctant to go to a psychologist right off the bat, try with her medical dr. first and maybe they can provide a referral to a psychiatrist and therapist. This sounds a whole lot easier than it is so be prepared.