Mood change and agitation

vanlinks99

Hi support group.

anyone who experienced alz patients who literally flip with agitation and in a matter within minutes? I’m completely puzzled is this alz or mental illness or both?

thank you all.

admarise

Hi,

my mom was doing that. Her mood could change in like 30 seconds or less. Unfortunately we have conflicting information on what her diagnosis is. First it was LBD, then I was told not she have psychosis, now they think she may have FTD. So to be honest they can have a number of diagnosis. Now she was put on hardol and seems to have helped. But I am not sure if this medication is right for everyone.

have a great day

vanlinks99

Thank you.

ksg3812

Hi! Yes.. I have had this happen before with my father. I haven’t spoken to the doctor about it yet. He will be completely fine, and then flip and be argumentative, accusatory, etc. I’m planning on asking the Dr if there is a medication that can be given for these episodes so that he can relax/nap.

Just Jenny

example for me mom gets upset when I try to tell her that the garlic bread already has garlic on it, and she adds much more stuff like that she says I have been cooking for years how old and I say 74 she says okay .

solerdr

Unfortunately that is part of the disease...mood swings.

My father, who was a gentle and peaceful man throughout his life, at times would get agitated.

We must remember it is the DISEASE that causes mood swings/changes, not them. They are not doing it on purpose.

Fortunately I live in Colorado so we were able to give my father CBD and products with THC to help him when he had those moods swings.

There are medications that doctors can and will prescribe; however, I caution you on one in particular...Gabapentin. Beware of Gabapentin and its side effect.

Doctors prescribed my father Gabapentin to help with the behavior modification and it basically made him a vegetable: unable to get out of bed nor could he talk, he was incoherent. Doctors and nurses at the hospital told us it was the disease; however, after I researched the side-effects of Gabapentin I knew immediately it was the medication and not the disease that caused him to go from walking to completely bedridden in under 30 days.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Best,

Damion

Just Jenny

I know right Gabapentin didn't go well for mama either I need her med changed going to dr Monday.

vanlinks99

I can’t believe my mom keeps on having thoughts of people dying or committing suacide. I’m completely puzzled? Alz or mental illness. Her family doc saw her not too alarm by this.

Brens Daughter

Mom has done this also It is very stressful and scary when she says these hurtful things, I know it's not her it's the disease.

Carla381

Hello everyone
This is my first time on this forum. Your posts have helped me tremendously. I feel as though I’m losing my mind. My mom is normally happy and content until I tell her I have to leave for work. She cries, and scream while telling me that I don’t care about her. She said she’s afraid to be alone. We have placed cameras in and outside of her residence
She has an alarm. I’m paying her neighbor to come and keep her company. I don’t know what else to do.
I have to work and I have a family. She only want me to sit with her. Is the her dementia or is she manipulating me. She doing a great job at making me feel guilty. Please share your thoughts🥲

jlharrison

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/65465/mood-change-and-agitation

Yes, my mom becomes very agitated when its time to take her medications. I know it comes from confusion.

Mint

Have enjoyed all the thoughts here. Experiencing this with my mother also.

mommyandme (m&m)

Carla, you may get more responses by starting your own thread. Just a friendly suggestion.

IME, this is the dementia. I spent too much time thinking my mom was just manipulating me. I had to get over my mommy issues and put my big girl pants on. When I accepted it was the disease, I was able to adjust and be more patient. Validating our LOs feelings goes a long way for a lot of issues along with reassurance and hugs. She’s afraid, I presume that’s real and it’s good that she can identify and share that with you. I think getting help in is necessary whether paid or not. Your neighbor is wonderful to give you relief and I think paying her is a win/win. Your mom probably shouldn’t be alone soon, if not now. My mother lived alone and out of state. We got paid help in for her and slowly increased the shifts until 24/7 was needed.

im sorry for these struggles. I’m glad you found us here.