How Do I Get My Mom Evaluated For A Mental Disorder?!
Question: My mother simply does not know how to deal with teens, time and time again she has chosen boyfriends over my brothers and myself. She yells at us for the smallest things and throws things constantly. I'm confused as to why she is like this and I think that it might be a mood disorder.
Only, she will never admit she is wrong to anything and I don't know how to get her evaluated.
Help?
Please?
Answers: My mother simply does not know how to deal with teens, time and time again she has chosen boyfriends over my brothers and myself. She yells at us for the smallest things and throws things constantly. I'm confused as to why she is like this and I think that it might be a mood disorder.
Only, she will never admit she is wrong to anything and I don't know how to get her evaluated.
Help?
Please?
You can't force someone else to "get evaluated"...
apparently, your mother is emotionally stunted, and doesn't have her priorities in order. HER CHILDREN should come first, boyfriends later.
i don't think it's about a mental disorder, but rather, it's immaturity and she also seems rather needy...
some women put their love lives as top priority because they feel a relationship will solve all their problems. well, a relationship just complicates things, especially when a person has NO healthy balance in their life.. and your mom doesn't have a healthy balance, or you kids and her own life would come before some dumb guy.
take care of YOU and do what you feel is right. talk to your school counselor, too.. they are there to help
unless she is a danger to herself or someone else, you can't force her to do anything. hint hint
sorry that's your mom and your job is too deal with it
On your own you can't. She has to admit she has a problem and want help for it. You can't force her to admit it or want help, no matter how much you try.
You could try an intervention, but that's mainly used with people who have drug or alcoholic problems. I do think confronting her about this is a good idea, but not until you have all your arguments and proof together. I don't recommend doing it yourself, do you know a school counselor you trust? They could help with something like this.
If she gets physically abusive to you or your brothers you need to get out. Go to a friend and the police. That could force her to get the help she needs. That said, you can't force her yourself. I strongly suggest talking to a counselor for help and a possible intervention.
does she have a doctor that she always goes to? maybe you could get a ahold of him or her and voice your concerns
first of all how old are you ? you may think she is not acting normal but you need to explain about yourself so to see if you are the person that should judge her activities
Discuss this situation with your school counselor if your mother is not receptive to you. Its true that you can't force her to seek help against her will, but if she is neglecting or abusing you & your siblings, that is a horse of a different color. The counselor can look at this objectively, & help you decide your next step..