Posts Tagged ‘personality disorders’

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Enlisting Family Members in an Intervention

Last updated 6th August 2008

Q: I have a 30-year old daughter who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder with psychotic features. She is a single gay parent. My granddaughter is 10 years old. I’m very concerned about the wellbeing of my granddaughter now and going forward.
For 15+ years, my daughter has had mental and drug problems. She is not [...]

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Does My Mum Have a Personality Disorder?

Last updated 6th August 2008

Q: I have been concerned about my Mum’s mental health for years now. In the past I came to the conclusion that she had depression, as she was always so negative, never affectionate, angry and critical. But she was always able to put on an act for other people and could appear to be very [...]

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Sister Trying to Steal the Family Inheritance

Last updated 4th August 2008

Q: I start with this quote: “A [sibling] with a Personality Disorder may intimidate an elderly parent for money or manipulate a legal situation to eliminate siblings from an inheritance.” (From your article on personality disorders in relationships.)
Question: We have exactly this situation; how do we cope?
Throughout her married life, our sister flew to [...]

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My Father Has Always Had An Anger Problem

Last updated 31st July 2008

Q: My father has always had an anger problem. He can be very angry at times. He will use inappropriate words and swear constantly. He usually refers to us, his kids, as pieces of sh** or ***holes, things like that. I am very confused with his behavior. I don’t know what to do. He feels [...]

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Boyfriend’s Mother Wears Nothing But a T-Shirt

Last updated 30th July 2008

Q: One week, I went over to visit my fiancĂ© at his mom’s place in Los Angeles to go apartment hunting. As soon as I arrived I greeted his mom right away and she wasn’t wearing anything but a white T-shirt that barely covered her rear. She greeted me and offered me to sit down [...]

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