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How To Deal With Behavioral Changes And Sensitivity In An Elderly Women?
My wife has become extremely emotional often about things that don t really matter. She finds faults in the smallest things. She dramatically over reacts to the slightest of disagreements. It s like she is constantly looking for things to be offended about . . usually blaming me for anything and everything that goes wrong. If she loses something. . it s because I moved it or threw it out. If I say anything that disagrees with whatever she says I m looking for a fight. I m walking on egg shells fearing my every word or even body language will be interpreted as being hostile. If there is a discussion or debate she instinctively takes the other persons side making me to be not only wrong but chronically wrong and out of touch. She frequently says things in front of friends that are completely untrue, usually about my behavior or something she alleges I did or said. I can t even ask a question without being hyper sensitive about how she might respond. She is 62 and has been going thru menopause for what seems like eternity (5-6 years). Maybe this can all be explained away by menopause. But I m getting very concerned because these are some of the same behaviors my Mom displayed before being diagnosed with multiple meloynoma. . . which took her life. I ve researched MM symptoms and she doesn t seem to be showing any of the physical signs . . anemia, brittle bones, back or leg weakness, etc. but she is displaying many of the mental/emotional symptoms as my Mom. I m getting very concerned and not sure where to go or what to do. If I talk to our Family Dr he s just going to say it s menopause. And maybe it is. But maybe it s not. And this has begun to put a major strain on our marriage. BTW . We celebrated our 29th anniversary this past Monday. I love her very much but I m beginning to wonder if we ll see 30. What should I do? http://www.cancer.org/cancer/ /detailedguide/multiple-myeloma-signs-symptomsalking
This looks more like a budding relationship problem than any disease. Menopause is a normal physiological phase through which every woman has to go through.
However, you are suggested to get her to have a thorough medical check-up (whole body) done to rule out any pathology that might be causing her discomfort. Get her treated in case of any disease diagnosed.
For her emotional problems get her physically examined by a Psychiatrist. If neglected she may start showing bipolar symptoms & more aggression.
You are a victim of emotional neglect as you too need love & care.
It would be better if you would visit a Counselor along with your partner so that the problem can be solved before your marriage suffers a major blow.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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How To Deal With Behavioral Changes And Sensitivity In An Elderly Women?
Hello, This looks more like a budding relationship problem than any disease. Menopause is a normal physiological phase through which every woman has to go through. However, you are suggested to get her to have a thorough medical check-up (whole body) done to rule out any pathology that might be causing her discomfort. Get her treated in case of any disease diagnosed. For her emotional problems get her physically examined by a Psychiatrist. If neglected she may start showing bipolar symptoms & more aggression. You are a victim of emotional neglect as you too need love & care. It would be better if you would visit a Counselor along with your partner so that the problem can be solved before your marriage suffers a major blow. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician