How Do You Survive Dealing With Someone In Denial, Dominating And Negative | myALZteam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Resources
About myALZteam
Powered By
Real members of myALZteam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
How Do You Survive Dealing With Someone In Denial, Dominating And Negative
A myALZteam Member asked a question 💭

My Mom has always been dominating and in command, very opinionated, more negative now, insulting (and says why do you always take it that way), how can I just let it go. Trying so hard realizing you cannot rationalize, or even have a constructive conversation at times.

posted July 8, 2016
•
View reactions
A myALZteam Member

It must be difficult for you caring for your mom. All you want to do is help her and you are trying your best. I'm sure you sometimes feel resentful. I found that the more you try to educate yourself about Alzheimer's the more you benefit. There is never a perfect solution. I found reading the book The 36-Hour Day by Nancy L. Mace, M.A. and Peter V. Rabins, M.D. helped me a lot and you can pick it up and read any section you want at a time. I also receive weekly emails from http://www.alzheimersweekly.com. Teepa Snow has some great videos to watch and learn from which appear on this site.. Also going to a local support group does help especially when you talk to others. You are not alone. You always seem to remember too how they were before ALZ so it makes it difficult. The disease takes over. You can do this day by day and try to remember all the good things about your mom. She didn't ask for this and neither did you. Good luck and thinking of you. Big warm hug.

posted July 8, 2016
A myALZteam Member

Trazadone really helped Frankie with anxiety and also falling asleep.

posted January 20
A myALZteam Member

Medication is the way we deal with that. Trazadone works well for most. Talk to her doc about it. You need relieve from the dominance.

posted April 26, 2023
A myALZteam Member

Thank you, I have that book as well

posted July 8, 2016

Related content

View All
Busy Pstterns
A myALZteam Member asked a question 💭
What Is Meant By "ADD PROVIDER"?
A myALZteam Member asked a question 💭
How Do You Know When It Is Time To Have Someone Placed In A Care Facility?
A myALZteam Member asked a question 💭
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
Your privacy is our priority. By continuing, you accept our Terms of use and Privacy policy.
Already a Member? Log in