She’s up most of the night. Can't rest well. She lets political things interfere with her life. Can't stop talking about it.. it’s really weird. She really doesn’t say positive things about me, it’s always what I didn’t do..
If your mom is actually a senior (and much older than 54) then this could be a sign of dementia or a UTI and she should be seen by her doctor (the UTI is treatable with antibiotics and she would return to normal behavior). With dementia, people often go through phases and fixate on things (like the news) and can become quite negative. If she is really only 54, then this could be a sign of progressing mental illness. Again, she should be encouraged to see a doctor.
How is your mother 54, and you have twins who are 22 and 3 grandchildren? Is your profile info accurate? Because it sounds like your mother may be older and going down the dementia highway. Has she been tested? While she should be able to watch whatever she wants on tv, unhealthy obsessions with politics isn't a good thing, nor is anything that's interfering with her life all of a sudden. Being up most of the night is another symptom that's suspicious for dementia.
My point is, if all of this behavior is new, she needs a good check up with her doctor and you can fill him in on the QT about what's been going on lately. Let him see if he an figure out what's going on, if anything.
You say in your profile that you live with your mom who is 54. That's really young. I had to chuckle that one of the tabs you chose was "Senior Activities." I don't think 54 qualifies her yet as a "senior." Your mom like you, should be able to watch whatever she wants on TV or any other device. Do you want someone telling you what you can or cannot watch? Everyone's tastes change as they age, so it should not come as a surprise that she's now into politics. I say good for her. More people need to be aware of what's going on in the world of politics.
And the fact that she doesn't say positive things about you, I can only guess that that is nothing new. You've probably had to deal with that all your life. I guess it will be up to you as to whether or not you want to continue putting up with that and even living with her.
My point is, if all of this behavior is new, she needs a good check up with her doctor and you can fill him in on the QT about what's been going on lately. Let him see if he an figure out what's going on, if anything.
Good luck!
And the fact that she doesn't say positive things about you, I can only guess that that is nothing new. You've probably had to deal with that all your life. I guess it will be up to you as to whether or not you want to continue putting up with that and even living with her.