How do you comfort your mum when she is crying?

They sat very quietly looking at each other with worried faces. My advice to you would be to just be brave, walk right up to your mum and put your arms around her, the same way you would if it was a friend or a little cousin who was crying. You don’t even have to say anything, just be close to her.

Why is my mom crying all the time?

This field is required. The “illness” is called depression and you mom has probably had it her whole life untreated. Crying is a symptom. Take her to a geriatric psychiatrist and let them evaluate her emotional state. It’s very hard for someone who has never been depressed to understand this disease, so don’t beat yourself up.

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.

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.

What should you do when your mother says bad things about you?

As therapist Kimberly Hershenson, LMSW tells Bustle, “A mother’s role is to provide unconditional love, safety, and support,” so it’ll feel really bad when she uses harsh words or brings up a sore subject. The best thing you can do, in these moments, is to take good care of yourself.

How do I talk to my mom when she is upset?

If your mom seems upset about something, and you are not sure what it is, then the best way to figure out what is going on and to help her feel better is to ask her what’s wrong. Try talking to your mom when she is on her own and you have time to sit and talk.