How do I know if my mom has a mental illness?

If your mom is no longer finding joy in things that used to make her happy, Hershenson tells me this could be a sign of an issue. Same goes for her lack of interest in seeing friends, or if she’s suddenly quit all her favorite hobbies.

Why won’t my mom talk to me about her mental health problems?

“Because emotional and psychological problems are scary, have a stigma attached to them, and are often thought of as only happening to the person suffering, parents often do not come out and say anything,” licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Joshua Klapow tells Bustle. ” [Your mom] may not be ignoring it as much as not sharing it with you.”

Why does my mom act like I am dependent on her?

Other toxic moms might act like this intentionally to keep you dependent on her. It might be because she wants to be in control or because she’s having a tough time letting go of the role of caretaker. Either way, let her know that you appreciate the help but that she has to respect your boundaries. Does your mom brush off your problems?

How do you know if your mother is a toxic mother?

When that happens, your mom will completely ignore you or shut down until you give in or agree. A toxic mother also has a way of ignoring boundaries, whether that means she barges into your apartment, tells people your secrets, posts things online when you asked her not to, makes unhelpful comments — you name it.

How do you know if your mother is toxic?

If your mother actively blames you for something that she did, all signs point to toxicity. Secret-keeping is another major toxic mom red flag, according to Stanizai, who says the behavior is not a component of a healthy mother-child relationship.

What are the signs of a narcissistic mother?

“Narcissistic mother’s tend to display an exaggerated sense of self importance and may overstate their achievements or the role they play in their children’s lives,” couples therapist Julienne B. Derichs, LCPC, tells Bustle. If this sounds familiar, it may explain a lot. 4. She Doesn’t Seem To Have Any Boundaries