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[quote=Anonymous]I also have a situation like this with a family member saying false things about me that she means to be hurtful. She makes these remarks not only to me but to family members, friends, and random professionals involved with a will/trust type situation. Luckily, the professionals she has said things to realize that something is not right with her so they don’t take her comments seriously.

It has been suggested to me that she has some kind of personality disorder rather than a mental illness. Your post makes me wonder if she is cognitively declining- that might explain some of her more out-there behaviors

I don’t have any practical advice for you, OP, to stop these attacks. All you really can do is mentally get in a place where you don’t allow this person’s words or actions to have any effect on you. Easier said than done, I completely understand. It hurts in the moment, but you just have to keep telling yourself that  this person has serious problems that have nothing to do with you. I like to imagine a “wall” in my mind that keeps the person’s words and actions apart from my feelings.

I’m sorry you’re going through this, OP, and sending best wishes for a good resolution.  
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