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[quote=Anonymous]I have a similar, but different situation. My mom is more very early stage, but paranoid. I have been there for her the most and not only did she lash out at me the most, but she is the most suspicious of me. We had a good relationship long ago and I have a sibling who contributes to the paranoia and benefits financially from doing so while also getting showered with adoration for doing little. Relatives and friends seem to be a little suspicious that mom suddenly is so hostile toward me, but mom seems rational so they mostly stay out of it. I feel like "no good deed goes unpunished" and like I am being accused of things that are insane.

Finally, I had to pull back. She is still deemed capable of managing her finances. We have a social worker who checks in on her and continues to assess and make sure she goes to doctor's appointments. It was all taking a toll on my health and frankly, it's better for her well being that i pull back as long as she doesn't find new targets.

I can only imagine how bad it will get down the line. I feel for you OP. It's one thing to read about a loved one turning on you and accusing you of things and it's another thing to experience it. "It's the disease talking" doesn't help me when she can still turn it on for others and seem rational. It's painful and unfair and you need to protect yourself. [/quote]

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