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[quote=Anonymous]A Dad here writing this.... how do gently bring up the topic to my mom that I think she needs to seek some mental health care?  Those words are kind of a door-closer.

She had a terrible, uncharacteristic outburst last week.  She's always been so "up" and happy and content and outgoing.  Lately I've seen more anxiety, and exhaustion that I know she hides.  Or at least found out from a friend of hers that she had said "for weeks" that she feels "exhausted" but never told me.   She's tired a lot, bad sleep habits, diabetes, weight issues.  It was pure anger from her, no tears even.  The day before, all was well with the world (on the surface).  She also, I notice, has minor tremor in at least one hand.  My own dad's hearing is getting worse at home, and she thinks he might be "drinking again" (how does one hide the smell of that, I wonder?  what does she mean "thinks".)

She had been visiting about 2-3 days per week to help us with new twins that came in September, and really seemed to enjoy her time with us -- she said so!  We were always thanking her and appreciative.

Suddenly "my wife has always hated her, her dreams of what being a grandparent are have been shattered, and she doesnt want to see my family for quite a long time."   All precipitated when my wife adjusted one of our infants who was getting fussy while my mom hovered over her with a toy in her face.  It was an over-the-top nuclear response I had never seen from her in my life.

I'm worried for her health, I'm not not even "angry" at her...how can I be?  I feel like she is sick and needs help....

How do I even have that first conversation with her?

Thoughts?[/quote]

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