To ask why you are still awake?

[DipseeDaisey]

Me.....Because my brain won't switch off and has started to overthink every single thing I have ever done and said since the day I was born

I was accused at 2:00am of stealing money from an elderly parent. This has been going on virtually every day for about 3 weeks. I can't sleep because I feel so sick and angry and disappointed that it has come to this. She is starting to exhibit strong signs of dementia but has not been seen by a GP due to Covid-19. She has always been a nasty, toxic, manipulative, negligent and abusive parent and I've had enough. After what she said tonight, I want nothing more to do with her and couldn't care whether she lives or dies. She's so nasty and sly, I don't feel comfortable going to sleep as I don't trust her. She's already sneaked up to my door and tried to open it. Nasty dementia ridden bitch.

@Notmyfinestmoment

I am sorry you are having such a hard time with your mother. Can you telephone her GP & see what s/he might propose in terms of an assessment. My Uncle had a paranoid dementia that unfortunately had him accuse family of stealing. It is very hurtful. It got to the point that some family members would not go into his house just so they could tell others they'd not been when the accusations started flying (by my Uncle). In the end he pretty much accused everyone. My Mother also had dementia in her final years, thankfully not the paranoid kind, but it was hard nonetheless. Find yourself some support...for yourself.

I don't quite know why I'm awake...funny pattern at times...not to do with corona. Am wfh but making myself stick to the regular routine...

Pain and painkillers don't works

@NotMyFinestMoment
Oh my goodness my mother’s the same. She avoided diagnosis, until it got to crisis point.
She always been hugely controlling and confrontational. My parents hoarded money and we’re really stingy towards their children. They were arrogant and grandiose.

She’s in a care home now. She has accused me of bullying and taking her precious money. It’s an utter nightmare. I’ve put up with her bullying me and being tight as a nat’s arse all my life. Only to be accused doing the same when the dementia took hold. But well meaning friends and family make things worse.

@DipseeDaisey sorry! Magnesium oil good for sleep.