F
frustrated3 Asked October 2013
My mother is constantly grumpy every day, I'm afraid it's making me negative! What to do?
Follow
Share
We do try to tell her here and there that she is grumpy and ask if we are causing this, and she states that she is simply unhappy with herself. However, I feel this is no excuse to be so negative daily. It is even rare that she is thankful for anything at all.
This question has been closed for answers. Ask a New Question.
1 Answer
JessieBelle Oct 2013
A lot of people get grumpy when they get older. I don't know why it happens. Some people have pains and problems, but always stay upbeat. Others go the route of Eeyore. It can be very painful to live with. A hard thing is that we get this feeling that if we can say the right things or do the right things, it will make the person happy. That makes us feel guilty, like we're doing something wrong. It does help to realize that we're not the cause of the person's unhappiness. That takes the burden off of us to try to make it better. Still it doesn't make being around the person any more enjoyable.
Helpful Answer (1)
Report
This question has been closed for answers. Ask a New Question.
Popular Questions
Related Questions
- Anyone else taking care of a spouse? How do you keep your head above water?
- I'm the youngest (53), of three daughters. I need more support from my sister. How do I handle this?
- Feeling guilty, but just wish she was gone.
- My mother in law has lived with my sister in law for 5+ years. We want to help with caregiving. She has cut us out. Any suggestions?
Ask a Question