I have another problem with my mother. She is very lonely, even though I see her every day, and many times she maker herself ill from anxiety. I went away for the weekend, and had her lined up to visit friends while I was gone, and i come back to her being ill with digestive problems as a result of anxiety. How do I continue to live my life (in a limited way), and manage her anxiety. This is a catch 22 and a total balancing act, between work, my kids, my husband, and my mother.
Deanna
Are you near a big city, or are you in a rural area? Has a doctor put her through a cognitive test? That is simply done by asking her specific questions in a regular visit. Perhaps she is depressed, or has IBD, which can be exacerbated by anxiety.
You mention "another problem with your Mother"--what is the first problem? If you could answer these things, it would give us a better idea:)
Take care, ss2. Hugs, Christina
Before seeing psycho Dr see if you can spend time together and take her out shopping or church function.
Psych dr will give her an antidepressants. Is she taking meds now that might be causing her discomfort? Check for a uti. Hope she's feeling better soon.