My mother has been really stressing me out lately. She feels alone all the time because she doesn't have anyone to talk to. I've suggested that she go places and meet people, but she tends to speak poorly about others as if they can't hear her. Her doctor's appointments have also become stressful. She acts like the doctors aren't doing enough for her and seems to feel very alone. I'm at home with her and when I try to watch a movie or show, she talks throughout it, making comments about people's appearances. Before, she used to watch movies and laugh with me, so this change is hard for me to see. I'm trying my best, but I also have a child who needs my attention, and she's making me feel guilty.
Her needs will progress as time goes on. You will become even more agitated.
Don’t wait until you are completely frazzled before you stop caregiving. That’s never the best option.
Know your limitations. Arrange for others to take over your responsibilities, whether it means hiring someone or looking into facility care. Then, resume your life.
Wishing you all the best.
I wish you the best, but mom's on her own.
Now if you absolutely cannot get out on your own for some reason you have not told us about, then KNance has some ideas for you about getting out with your own child for walks, for entertainment, for good times.
I know being a singe parent is hard all the way around, and perhaps living with your mom is your way of saving some money, but is the stress really worth it?
I think I would rather work 3 jobs and live on my own with my child than to live with a negative Nelly, and have my mental health suffer.
But only you can make that decision. You can't live your moms life for her and you can't make her happy. Only she can make the positive changes necessary to improve her attitude.
And if she chooses to live in misery that is on her. Please don't let her drag you down with her. You and your child deserves so much better.