Posted by JenStar on June 2, 2005, at 10:42:42
hi all,
I was just thinking about my Mom as I responded to Deneb's post above. My Mom is in bad shape right now, but won't admit it & won't get help. I know she drinks too much - I'm sure of it. She also has some health issues that she just won't address. The family doctor told her she needs a surgery and she's avoiding it and ignoring him. I'm very worried about her. Every time I or another family member tries to talk to her about it, she yells at us and gets VERY mad. Then she gets morose and sulky, then mad again. It's awful. I feel like I can't help her, but if I were a better daughter, I would figure out a way. She's in her 60s now but she's very unhealthy. I'm worried for her future. I'm worried that she's going to kill herself (not suicide) by her inability or inaction -- her diabetes, weight, drinking, overeating and her other medical conditions are going to make her very ill if she won't take care of herself properly. It makes me so sad & frustrated. And I live far away so I can't even visit regularly.Does anyone have advice on how to bring up these topics with her? She always shouts, yells, gets SOOOO mad! She's full of excuses! aaarrrggghhh.
I'd love any advice. Thanks!
JenStar
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