My mother has delusional disorder ive been caring for her for 3 years its making my mental health worse, and stressing me out shes very repetitive, harasses me with questions and talks to me the second i walk in the door from work, no peace ever for me. what do i do? if she doesn't get help, im afraid i will be miserable forever.
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Then, educating her about behaviors can help-she may be caught up in panic mode and not even realize she is way way over-stepping your boundaries, pushing you away more and at the same time fearing abandonment.
Someone prescribed the respiridol-can they talk to your Mom about boundaries for living together? Does she read still?
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However, how long ago was she diagnosed? If her doctor is not aware of some of the other symptoms that you are observing like, repeating, I would explore another consult...just to rule out another problem or underlying condition.
You are right in that caring for a person who is suffering from a mental health condition is stressful. It's incredibly frustrating too, but, I'd keep in mind that it's not their fault. They are ill and try not to take things they say personally. Maybe, after 3 years, you need a break or some help. I'd look into that.
It sounds like you can leave her alone while you work. Would she be OK on her own with perhaps some daily in-home help? Did you move in with her or her with you?
It sounds like you are in a very difficult situation. Please provide a little more information so we can make more specific suggestions.