I've become increasingly worried about my mother over the past couple of years. Her behaviours confuse and worry me. It's very hard to pinpoint or explain so I will bulletpoint and see if anybody can advise or recognise these symptoms and behaviours.
Looking 'bewlidered' and lost.
Wearing the same clothes everyday even though she has a full wardrobe
Distinsing herself from family, not visiting or ringing.
Bursting into tears when we do see her.
Compulsions/ obsessions ie flushing toilet numerous times, switching taps on and off a lot, having to read something over and over.
General not looking after herself appearance, diet etc.
I know these all seem fairly obvious signs of mental health issues but when I ask her about why she's acting a certain way she becomes defensive and says she is not.
I've suggested she's mentally ill and that she should speak to the doctor but she refuses. What can I do?
I have suspicions her partner is emotionally and financially abusive, but again she denies this and I don't have solid proof just my gut intstict.again what can I do regarding that?
Thanks in advance for reading and any suggestions welcome I'm really worried about her x
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Worried about my mum possible breakdown?
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Greentriangle82 · 12/11/2013 14:03
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