My grandmother is ill

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Short of confining her or sedating her there really isn't too much you can do, you say she has a long attention span, does she seem to enjoy watching TV or similar? Perhaps an interactive game or something could could keep her "out of your hair".

I edited my post. I meant to say she has a small attention span but is drawn to irrelevant objects. she's fascinated by the most idiotic things. Today, she was using the backside of her hand to rub against the ceramic tiles on our floor in circles, imitating the shapes of the designs on it. It's like she's backtracked and she's a child again.

How is she financially? Assuming your family/her could afford it I'm sure some homes could offer the extra care and attention she needs.

Nursing homes are expensive and we nor my grandmother has the funds to pay for it. I've even suggested my mother to pay for one month of care just to help us settle things and figure something out but apparently you can't have a one-month-trial, so to speak.

As far as dealing with the resulting stress (by the way the urge to commit violent acts when frustrated can be considered "normal" as long as you don't act on them) you need to come to the conclusion that it truly isn't her fault, her body simply doesn't have the mental capacity to realize how annoying what she's doing truly is.

I understand that but I can't balance it out anymore. It's almost like a child winning for their parent to buy them something. The parent knows they're just a child and don't know any better yet sometimes the urge to yell at them overcomes.

Sorry if I suggested or asked something that was already covered in this thread, I simply don't have time to read it all right now (I'm at work) but your post seemed rather urgent.

I appreciate you trying to help but try reading it all when you have a chance.

Damn. I feel really bad for you. Surely it's better for her to have professional rehabilitation treatment?

We've considered it but can't afford such a treatment.

U should read 60 Tips for Helping People who have Schizophrenia @ http://www.schizophrenia.com/family/60tip.html

Despite your situation, you can try ignore her "doing'. The more you ignore it, It will slowly decline your rage towards and lower the annoyance. Give her space and let her do whatever she wants. All you have to do is not to let it bothers you. Feed her and other necessary things. The rest do what you wanna do and taking frequent look at her to ensure she won't hurt herself.

If you have money, you can hire a caregiver to take care of her around the house or some center/treatment or let her live with other relatives.

Further information if needed:

Coping With Schizophrenia
http://www.mentalhealth.com/story/p52-sc04.html

Marriage to a Person that Has Schizophrenia - One Husband's Perspective
http://www.schizophrenia.com/family/marriage2.htm

Thanks for the links but I AM ignoring her. The problem is when she comes into our rooms ten times a night. You tell her to get out and she doesn't understand what the fudge you're trying to say. It's really annoying. Also, you're sleeping and then things start to break. She touches everything and breaks things in my home. My mom gets mad and then all hell breaks lose. Even if we literally tuck her into bed and then go to sleep, you'll find her walking around in the sheer darkness later, with no set goal in mind, just feeling her way around the house by touching the walls and door-frames. It's ridiculous. And when she does that, she walks into stuff, knocks things over, etc. IT'S OUT OF HAND!