Imagine finding out your mom has schizophrenia at age 55

She's kept it from me my entire life. I knew she was a really crummy mom in multiple ways & I knew something was wrong with her but I always made excuses for her in my mind. I can't help but feel very resentful that she never told me she has a serious mental illness. I found out by taking care of her in another state for 3 weeks thinking she had dementia, & she let a "metformin prescribed by a psychiatrist" statement slip. I researched this & know it runs on her dad's side of the family & is prescribed for psychosis/schizophrenia.

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ozgirl512 · 26-30, F

@Myocite Yet she still hid it from you... Have you asked her?

Myocite · F

@ozgirl512 I can't at this point. Her dad and his mom had it. Mom's psychiatric visits were always secretive. She once told me, " you know there's something wrong with me" as she handed me a gift for my baby.

ozgirl512 · 26-30, F

@Myocite I'm sure she has her reasons... They will be valid to her and that's what's important I think...

Myocite · F

@ozgirl512 I suppose she's embarrassed and thinks she's going to lose her freedom. Her dad was committed.

ozgirl512 · 26-30, F

@Myocite I think I'd agree with that... Imagine having the intellect to gain would, but knowing you also carry that burden... It would not have been easy for her

Myocite · F

@ozgirl512 No, but life was made much more difficult for me. Her behavior was selfish, self serving, irresponsible. Unacceptable to me.

Slade · 56-60, M

@Myocite Hey. You are carrying some burdens around these days. That's alot. If I can ever do anything let me know🤗