i'm so sorry to hear this jenn. but it looks like you're being very observant, so that could be helpful. it's no surprise that personality should change when anything happens with the brain (see phineas gage), but it doesn't make it any less shocking and difficult (happened to me too when a friend underwent brain surgery and came out a different person). personality difficulties aside, it sounds like your mom's erratic behaviour and medicated state might present a risk to herself and others..... would you ever consider hiring a caretaker of some sort so it's not so hard on you and your family? i imagine they would be used to/trained in dealing with the kinds of things she's up to and needs.
funny you mention a caretaker. I mentioned it to my dad (he's been primarily taking care of her) because I thought it may help him understand her state better and maybe help him learn some tools to be more patient with her, and how to care for her. He told me that he didn't want to spend the money and that she's fine. When she arrived, she was covered in bruises from trying to move furniture and do things that were out of her capability. I want to see what my brother thinks when she visits him. Then maybe we can convince my dad that she needs more help. Thanks for the support, I really need it right now =)
this sounds super hard... i have no words of wisdom since i've never personally experienced something like this, but definitely feel for ya. Have you talked to her about the way she's addressing your son in regards to potty training?
my mother-in-law is a bit of a handful in a different way - ADHD and Bipolor - so i can relate in the way that it's hard to deal with someone who doesn't think quite normally.... good luck. <3
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my mother-in-law is a bit of a handful in a different way - ADHD and Bipolor - so i can relate in the way that it's hard to deal with someone who doesn't think quite normally.... good luck. <3
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