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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's so common and so stressful. First off. [b]I'm thinking maybe you mean she is with you half the year and not that she is in her 70s for half the year :[/b])?

The only thing we found that worked was meds and then boundaries. Let her doctor know how bad the rumination is and how it making people dislike being around her. Don't sugar coat. You want the doctor to take it very seriously. Maybe brainstorm what might help to get her to agree to meds. Sadly it only gets worse and even once better with meds, you often need to eventually adjust dose or add another med or change meds.[/quote]

Yikes, that's what I meant.

What meds? I assume, an antidepressant?[/quote]

There has been recent research establishing that psychedelics work wonders on rumination and treatment resistant depression, with zero side effects like the many that come with typical psych meds.

If you’re in the DC area where therapists can legally offer this option to clients, you might want to look into it if you mom has an open mind. Watch the most recent episode of PBS’s Nova for an overview of the science. The effects are truly miraculous in some patients - one good trip and they can be uplifted and free of depression/rumination/addictive behavior for months or even years. [/quote]

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