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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RoxClymer · 41-45, M

the thing that strikes me about cases like this is that the parent didn't tell the child, so the child could tak possible preventative measures, and now the grow child is dealing with it

different genetics but I'm dealing with it now. my grandmother (dad's mom) didn't say anything at all, until mom was 6 months along with me
and I was born with Spina bifida

Myocite · F

@RoxClymer I'm very sorry.

RoxClymer · 41-45, M

@Myocite in the same, I feel sorry for people in your position
I've had 40 years of practice
this was basically dropped in your lap

Myocite · F

@RoxClymer well I had to piece it together. My mom is quite intelligent and I understand how she was able to keep it from me.

RoxClymer · 41-45, M

@Myocite still she should have told you as soon as she knew, for Your sake, "this is in the family, do what you can to prevent it" kind of thing

Myocite · F

@RoxClymer I agree completely. One day I may bring it up if the time is right, but I don't want to upset her.