Cat dead. Mom crazy.

[Squinch]

14. Aquart, I am so sorry. My mother is very much like yours (strange that I am not the only one

in this thread to say that. We all think we are alone in this situation, don't we?)

If your mother's doctor will talk to you, you can have a conversation without asking the doctor to share any confidential medical information.

We did this, and described what was going on with my mother, and the doctor prescribed Respiridol, which is an antipsychotic. The difference is startling. She is the same person on the medication - meaning that all our relationship problems remain - but she is much less paranoid, and much less violent towards me in both words and actions. It makes all the difference. I have emotionally removed myself from her, but the improved disposition makes it possible for me to be physically in her presence as much as I need to be to see to her care, without being worried for my own safety. Good luck. My heart hurts for you.