My mother is schizophrenic. Advice?!
Question: When I was at home for Christmas last week-the first time in a LONG time-my mother decided I was mature enough to be told something: That voices in her head had been telling her she was always right for years. I nearly fell off my chair when I heard this. She claims it's the voice of God. It sure as h*ll is not: It explains the abuse she put me through, the neglect, and why she prevented me from attending school for several years. WHat should I do about her (aside from the fact I quit talking to her forever)?
Answers: When I was at home for Christmas last week-the first time in a LONG time-my mother decided I was mature enough to be told something: That voices in her head had been telling her she was always right for years. I nearly fell off my chair when I heard this. She claims it's the voice of God. It sure as h*ll is not: It explains the abuse she put me through, the neglect, and why she prevented me from attending school for several years. WHat should I do about her (aside from the fact I quit talking to her forever)?
ask each voice for some money
Well you should make sure that she is recieving all the help that she needs. Sounds to me that she is pretty unstable and should not be allowed around children or the majority of people in general. You should tyr and see if she is taking medicationa lready for this and maybe its not working so she needs to be switched. As far as avoiding her she might get better and need you to be there for her. Who cares about holding grudges. I undderstand the pain and hurt she peobably put you through but you need to learn to forgive. Once you do that you can move on and help her in any way you can.
Try to get her HELP! Medication will NOT Cure Schizophrenia but, it enables people to cope & live with it. Her talk with you could be a 'cry for help', no matter what she has done, she is still your Mom.....help her, please....
take her to your doctors and ask for expert advice there. they are paid to tell the right information and should be trusted. also they should prescribe you with the most effective medicine
hope this helps xxx
My mom heard the voice of God as well, she was always saying He was visiting her, talking to her. My mom even told us predictions that God supposedly told her; of course, none came true. She wrote predictions down in a book and did all kinds of nutty stuff.
It's possible she's not schizophrenic, but bipolar, as my mother is (my sister heard voices and is bipolar too). Bipolar people hear voices and see things too. (Schizophrenia is more characterized as a break from reality, I believe, but only a professional can diagnose your mom correctly. )
Both my mom and sister are on medications now and no longer hear voices, etc. Your mom needs to see a mental health professional. I think only you know the situation and how to best get her there. Maybe there's a family member who can help? Or maybe if she goes to the regular doctor for a visit you can call the Doctor to let her know what your mom told you?
If there's no way you can, or will do this; then I agree the best thing to do is to keep your distance. Try to remember though, the person that abused you is a mentally ill person. If she had been in her right mind she would likely have never done those things.
In fact, after treatment, you may find your mom feeling regret and apologising about the things she did to you.
Good luck.
If your mother had cancer...would you quit talking to her forever? Think about this now...would you cut her out of your life if she had an illness that she could not control or prevent?
I'm not trying to be mean here. I'm not overlooking your hardships and the times she could have been a better mother. You've been through a lot yourself. You really need to seek help to assist you in understanding her illness and talking to a professional (with mental illness) re: the feelings of neglect and abuse you have experienced. Trust me...in time you WILL find it within your heart to forgive her and understand that she could not control her behaviours.
What if all those years you claim to have missed school etc...the voices (which were VERY REAL TO HER) kept saying that you would somehow be hurt in school, or that someone would take you away...etc...etc...Your mother did the best she could at the time. I do not believe that she ever meant to do you wrong. Your mom is a sick woman and she needs you now more than ever before. Please re-consider your thoughts. Furthermore, I'm not sure if you're aware but schizophrenia is an illness that is hereditary. You might one day suffer from the same symptoms. Look into your (moms side) family medical history. Please talk to your doctor who will give you the correct referal.
Good luck and have some faith. It'll be ok.
Make sure that she's on the right meds and the right doses. Most people who are schizophrenic do just fine as long as they stay on their meds. I think you should support her in anyway you can, it can't be a very easy thing to live with. It is heartbreaking about the neglect and abuse that you went through, but maybe the next few years can be improved and you can get a closer relationship with your mother.