default-icon
Emotional imbalance
Hi, My grandmother recently expired an year back. Due to this my mother is going through several emotional trauma . She thinks that the family members have not taken proper steps to save her. If they have taken at that time she could have saved. So this things constantly rotates in her mind and whenever she is unhappy or upset due to some or the other reason she starts blaming everyone in the family for my grandmother's demise.
54 Views v

Answers (5)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

Grief is an extremely traumatic experience, especially if the circumstances of the death are sudden or not natural. The loss of a loved one makes people lose grip on their control as well. To anchor themselves onto their sanity and for their survival, people tend to go through various emotions (some justifiable, some unreasonable) to try and make sense of their loss and gain some semblance of control. Anger and blame are a few of the more common emotions people feel after the loss of a loved one. Their feelings may not be right or justifiable, but the bereaved look for people to blame because they are looking for reasons. Reasons to justify the loss of their loved ones, and if there is not a natural or justifiable reason for their loss, they look for it anywhere they can find. This is where blame comes in. Your mother lost someone who was incredibly close and dear to her. She feels an overwhelming amount of pain that she cannot justify or channel into something that might help her. Her constant anger and the need to blame someone is the only thing that she can use to make sense of her grief. Maybe her blame is misplaced or maybe it is rightly directed, but either way, it can be harmful to continue harbouring such intense emotions with no better outlet. Talk to your mother and try to understand her side of things so as to allow her to talk out her feelings. Suggest that she get therapy for her grief because working with a mental health practitioner to make sense of her pain and regain her sense of control will better equip her to deal with the emotions. It will also allow her to process her grief, let go of her anger and blame and practice forgiveness more truthfully.
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image +166
Consult with a doctor
Online now
Hi. Blaming others is a dysfunctional coping.  Consultation is required for mother
Next Steps
CBT
Health Tips
Patience
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
Dear you, It's admirable that you are being a dutiful daughter. And it feels that you have done everything in your power and beyound to ease your mother. In this process you might have forgotten to walk your path. If you want to do something. You will have to come back on your path. It is your mother's story with her mother and others. You are not in picture. Draw a mental boundary, when your mother is having a emotional reaction. Don't try to solve the problem. Just be there. Give water... don't become peacemaker. And incase you get pulled into the argument. Hold your hand and just nod along. And I'm sorry advising what to do with your mother will be unfair. We are only accountable for our actions. And also you need to be kind with yourself. Your emotions. It's OK to be vulnerable.  Talk to a frd about how you feel. 
Next Steps
focus on yourself. get a counsellor for yourself.
Health Tips
drink water everytime your mother is in reaction phase. that will protect your reality.
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
Hi, I understand you are coping with the loss of your grandmother and you are also coping with your mothers emotional trauma. I understand you must be feeling stressed and upset about the situation. I know such kind of situations are tough to handle. It is important to take care of yourself and keep your mind calm by doing activities you enjoy such as reading, music, and so on. You can also think of pampering yourself with a good meal or nice cup of tea or coffee. You can write down your positive qualities and give yourself appreciation. Do not worry you can consult a psychologist. A psychologist will help you find ways to cope with the loss of your grandmother and also find ways to cope with your mothers emotional trauma. You will get the help and guidance you need with Counseling session.
Next Steps
You can contact me for online Counseling session.
Health Tips
Indulge in self care and give yourself appreciation.
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
Talk to your mother that only 10 percent life in our hand and 90percent in God's hand so why she thinking that nobody was not save your grandmothers life. When a person's death time come the situations are automatically according to the opposite no body is responsible for her death.
Next Steps
You can contact me
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.