How do I deal with a critical mother on the phone?

If she becomes intensely emotional or critical on the phone then put an end to the interaction. There is no need to feel guilty about this. The hope is that by terminating the conversations she will understand that her harsh and critical behavior is unacceptable.

How do you deal with a mother who gets angry for no reason?

Just remember that ‘Old age is the beginning of a new childhood.’ So whenever you feel like she’s getting angry for no reason , just remember you’ve done the same things in your childhood too 😛 Trust me, it makes you calm.

What is the problem with my mother?

The problem is that you are the daughter and she is the mother. Clearly, your mother has difficulty with emotional control, anxiety, and anger issues. Your mother does need to get therapeutic help.

Should I recommend therapy to my mother?

Your mother does need to get therapeutic help. Perhaps her current husband can be encouraged to recommend this to her. I am reluctant to suggest that you recommend therapy to and for her because I am concerned that this will backfire and she will get angry with you.

What is wrong with my mother?

Clearly, your mother has difficulty with emotional control, anxiety, and anger issues. Your mother does need to get therapeutic help. Perhaps her current husband can be encouraged to recommend this to her.

Is your mother’s praise hurting your relationship?

When children don’t know what to expect from their parents, it can make the relationship unhealthy. ” And while your self-worth should not be reliant on your mother’s praise, it can still feel awful to have someone that close throw you around emotionally like that.

Should I stop talking to my mother on the phone?

This must be crazy-making. I suggest that you decrease the frequency of contact that you have with your mother and that you set clear limits with her. If she becomes intensely emotional or critical on the phone then put an end to the interaction. There is no need to feel guilty about this.

Why does my mother treat me like I am taking care?

Your mother appears to treat you like someone who should be taking care of her needs. The problem is that you are the daughter and she is the mother. Clearly, your mother has difficulty with emotional control, anxiety, and anger issues. Your mother does need to get therapeutic help.