Hi, I am asking on behalf of 67/F (my mother).
Summary to the situation:
- She has been aggressive and violent all her life.
- Lately things are getting worse – Her manic episode happens once a month and lasts for 7-8days.
- She is tormenting my father and everyone in the house – She simply doesn't like her in-laws (my brothers wives – they are not to be blamed).
- My dad has been suffering from a serious medical condition and bed ridden. He is helpless and so is all of us.
- I suspect she has some kind of mental disorder (Schizoprenia/Bipolar) but she refuses to acknowledge (confirmed by our family doctor although not formally diagnosed) will get help. The country laws prevent us from forcing her to get treatment.
- Her behaviour could well be an issue but its difficult to say – Narcissism is the term I believe but at this age nothing can be done.
My question:
- Apart from point 5 & 6 I was wondering if there is anything that could be physically wrong with her – I am just thinking – is it anything to do with hormones for a woman at that age that could make go into rage/manic episodes once a month? I am just looking at all possibilities for her behaviour so I can understand the root of her problem – I know none of this matters as she refuses to believe she is causing hassle to everyone in the house but I still need to understand why she is behaving the way she does.