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MathOnNapkins Math n' Hacks Level: 67  Posts: 391/2189 EXP: 2495887 For next: 96985 Since: 03-18-04 From: Base Tourian Since last post: 1 hour Last activity: 32 min. |
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| I'm not home that often, but lately it seems that my mother is acting agitated for no reason at all. When anyone questions her about anything she says she blows up at them. She likes to play games like Scrabble and Euchre on her computer for hours at a time and doesn't get much exercise as far as I can tell. She'll play these games sometimes to the point where she doesn't eat dinner. Her mood swings from good to bad and half the time I can't figure out what is going on with her. She's already had menopause btw so I don't think it's related to anything menstrual. Generally I am worried that she could be depressed. Her father died in the past year, and while she wasn't that close with him, I wonder if she is secretly grieving about him or someone else that died over 10 years ago - her brother. Any ideas on how to approach her? |
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| Hmmm, yeah, that could very well be depression. Spending a lot of time playing games is how many people try to escape their depression. I do the same thing from time to time. It just takes your mind off of things. It's not a solution obviously, but it helps a bit. As for the approach, being as gentle as possible is the best way. When you have some time alone with her, first tell her that you love her and that you care for her well being. Let her know that you're thankful for everything she's done for you and that she is a good mother. Then let her know that you've been noticing her behavior patterns recently and as her son (someone who cares about her), you've become worried and you want to help. Then go from there. But if she doesn't want to talk about it at all or acts like nothing is wrong, don't try to pry it out of her. Just let her know that if she ever wants to talk about anything, you're always there for her. Then give her a hug. |
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