Yeah, I was wondering about early dementia too. At least in a relative of mine, he got very belligerent and oppositional.
Yeah, I was wondering about early dementia too. At least in a relative of mine, he got very belligerent and oppositional.
She has always been this way. Over the years I've had to distance myself several times for my own well-being. Sometimes she tries really hard to "be a good person" but I think it is so much against her nature, that she always reverts back to her true self. Lately we had been getting along really well, and I had been hopeful that things might be getting better. Then this outburst happened. She is also very demanding of attention - that's a constant thing that does not change.
I sent my reply yesterday and I've decided to adopt an attitude of pleasant distance. It seemed the best way to be respectful to myself and move on. I don't want to deal with any drama right now. I have some health issues going on and I don't want to waste any of my energy.
Teacher Terry - you mentioned having this conversation in person, but from previous experience this is not a good idea with her. The one adult conversation that I tried to have with her ended very badly. In many ways she has the maturity of a child. She is spoiled, defensive, is easily angered, lashes out if confronted even mildly, always wants her way, etc.... (and weirdly, she is actually proud of herself for "refusing to grow up!" as she puts it.) So talking with her in person would end in lots of drama that I don't want right now.
Last edited by Geila; 11-9-18 at 3:30pm.
It wasn't me who said to do it in person. I never do. I used to use the phone and now with email I do it that way.
Sorry, TT. I thought it was you but I see now that it was Iris.
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