Bipolar Disorder Support Group
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My dear mother is 82 years old. She has a heart ,condition, and a lot of other things.I take care of her, I make sure that she eats, and I help with whatever she needs.Lately my sister and I, start noticing that she gets upset, with everything and obsessive with people and material things. She doesn't want anybody visiting us. And she told me today that she wanted to spend Christmas in the hospital. After my oldest sister bought the biggest tree she could found. We decorated the house to help her with her bad mood. She is always talking bad about my sister, she is a good daughter.Tonight after one of her "I'm a problem speech". I lost my mind, I had an anxiety attack, I couldn't stop crying.I tell to my self that she is old, and depress, that I shouldn't get upset. But I just want to hide, this situation is not helping me. I'm very upset and confuse.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Sometimes people especially the elderly will get "grumpy" when they feel bad physically. Kind of like a child does and they don't know how to express it.
Is there anyway you can get some help with your mom's needs via home health or a sitter? That will give you a break and her someone else to gripe to.
My mother recently passed away and during the last months of her illness she did not want anyone around her. I think they get to a point where they just don't know what to do and it overwhelms them.
Try to do something that will take care of you. Try to get some help. We aren't supposed to have to take care of our parents they are supposed to take care of us--so be kind to yourself.