I know the title of this thread sounds pathetic and I'm likely to be called pathetic, OTT and that good old MN fave "
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But seriously. I am at breaking point....
My Mum is 73. My Dad passed away on 2010 so she's on her own. She's always been very on the ball, hell of a lot fitter than most women over 25 and walks for miles with the dog. Incredibly intelligent etc etc (I think this is relevant) yet this annoying habit of hers has steadily got a hell of a lot worse over the past year/18 months.
It's now at the point where I cannot get three of four words into ANY sentence without being interrupted; and not just with a few words, she will then take over. Leading to a total misunderstanding of what I'm saying.
If I need to tell her anything important, I now have to plan my sentences to get the important words out within the first few words. If it's a sentence with two important things to say (for example "No, they're NOT going to pay out the full value of the claim BUT they will....") then frankly, I'm screwed. I generally text her things like this.
I realise this doesn't sound like 'breaking point' material but whenever there is any argument/debate where I need to politely correct her, I find myself having to shout so loudly it's practically a scream, just get out what I'm trying to say. Otherwise she totally misunderstands. If I calmly say it without raising my voice, she just interrupts again, and so the cycle continues.
Just got off the phone with her now after what should've been a simple conversation and I'm nearly in tears. Tears of frustration at not being able to communicate with my own Mum!
Of course I've told her how frustrating it is. She knows full well she does it, plus I must say "Please let me finish" or similar about 20 times per call/conversation.
Even though she knows she does it, could it be the beginnings of Alzheimer's? Her personality has changed slightly over the past year, I must admit......
Sorry for the long, boring OP. It really, genuinely is stressing me out. She's the only family member I have besides my child and my useless drunk brother. I really don't know how to handle this...
Thanks
Please no nasty comments, I just want some advice x