"I hear you, and I want to validate that feeling deeply. Being a soft, sensitive person is a strength, but it also means you absorb a lot of pain. Feeling neglected by your mother is a core, deep-rooted wound, especially at 60 years old. The irritability and overthinking are just your mind trying to protect yourself from that hurt, but right now, it’s exhausting you. Your emotional reactions are valid, not 'crazy'."
Next Steps
· Start talk therapy (specifically CBT or psychodynamic therapy) to reprocess childhood wounds.
· Try daily "brain dumping" (journaling) to physically get the overthinking out of her head.
· Please see her primary care doctor to check for hormonal or nutritional imbalances, as these can severely amplify emotional swings at 60.
Health Tips
When she feels the irritation rising, have her try the "5-4-3-2-1" grounding technique before reacting.
· Caution: Avoid bringing up the "mother" issue until she feels emotionally stable enough to handle it; a therapist should guide this. Gently remind her that she is not "too much," and her emotions are a signal to be heard, not a flaw to be fixed.