Why do you keep repeating yourself??

At some point in time, you may feel this way, but, always remember that she is your mom. I believe she does not have the intention of making you feel stupid. I know somehow who repeatedly ask the same question. Then later on, it was found out that that person has Alzheimer. Have you watched 50 First Dates? So, just be more patient and understand your mom.

I'm quite firm of two things: 1. Your mother is old and due to the degeneration of brain, she can't remember many small things such as "have you eaten", "did you switch off the fire" etc. but she's not aware of that. 2. She loves you. She can't remember much things but the only thing she can remember is that you're her daughter and she loves you. She wants you to be the best, to be doing the best, to be having the best therefore she keeps on giving you simple instructions. Nobody thinks you're stupid but your grandmom thinks you deserve the best. You may have money, a happy family, a respected career, besides simple instructions such as "eat those vegetables, I prepared them really hard", what else better can your grandmom gives you? If you think she's really annoying, try to think, what if one day she's gone and so was her "annoying" voice, those annoying instructions would be the things that kept on popping up from your mind. If you listen to those annoying instructions with gratification and an open-mind, you'll find them really sweet. Uniquely sweet... Amen

Sweetie I have issues with my father...several issues...he is 78 years old, and in my case both of us are degenerating, perhaps me more. So problems do arise...however, I have learnt to let go of several issues, and concentrate only on those that can have severe consequences. It has made our home a peaceful place, and lovable environment. It is good for me, and good for him. You getting irritated can only add to your health problems later on, and that means something similar happening to you in old age. So help yourself by saying..its ok. :)

Oh. He he. Not all mothers are like that but, yeah. I agree with you. My mom sometimes like that. She always remind us all over and over again that it seems annoying. It is like she always doing that is because maybe she don't trust us. I do not know.

I think it's great that you released your frustrations on mylot instead of on your mother. She may just be getting forgetful or wants you to do whatever it is right now instead of later. Enjoy your mom..I lost mine Feb. 20, 2012.

How old is your mother because things like Alzheimer's and Dementia can set in at early ages (40's-50's in some cases) and might be causing her to forget what is going on after a few seconds. She might repeat herself regularly or forget that you are there or what you have told her. Maybe take her to a doctor and have a medical examination conducted on her to determine if she is suffering from either of these ailments or an undisclosed malady that may get worse if proper treatments aren't given immediately. All the best; hopefully she is okay medically and totally healthy..perhaps just wanting some attention?

I think most children does not get things into the head very quickly. I have heard with repeated suggestions or affirmation the things get into mind. I think most probably mothers used to say do not go outside alone at evening etc to small children again and again sometimes the children get annoyed, but most times it will be in the inner mind or unconscious mind and it will provide the information to conscious mind. I think it is the relationship of mother and children that makes mother says things again and again unknowingly putting in the unconscious mind of the children.

May be she suffer from Alzheimer, she forgotten whatever questions she asked couple of hours ago, or she can't remember the answer you gave previously. It seem like she is very wrong asking so many times in a day, somethings is shorted inside her brain.

Are you still living at home?

Your mum could be suffering from dementia or showing signs of early dementia. Dementia is a progressive disease that affects the brain functions and the person tend to forget a lot of things. Hence the repeated questions. Perhaps you should get her checked to ensure that she's not afflicted with dementia. Have a nice day.

Hey joshmiranda, are you trying to say that you mum keeps repeating herself? is she nagging at you or just trying to repeat her own story?

Better to tell or ask that to your mom straightly. It is better to know directly what is your problem with her and do not keep it with yourself for her to know also. She is not other person, she is your mom. You should be always open with her about your feelings towards her. Hope this help for you.

Hi JoshMiranda! I think it's normal for people especially elderly to repeat some words/phrases/sentences several times in a day. I also believe they are not aware of it not unless you inform them or after they already said those words again and again. I also noticed myself doing that even I am on my 30's. It's because of the medicine I take based on my observation. Sometimes it's a way of relieving stress too. You can research it online. Although I've read they call that action as SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder). Even kids do it. It depends on the severity of the case if it's still normal or already something to be cured. I hope these helps.

there could be many reasons why she is doing this one could be that she went though the same thing when she was your age think about it we learn from our parents second maybe when you was younger you would not do as you was asked of her for she repeats herself all the time the best thing I can say is when she says what ever to you do it then and there if you can like if she was to ask you to do the dishes so tell her mom going to do the dishes things like that or just say yes I am going to do the dishes anything that you reply back tell her that you have heard what she has had to say

There maybe a reason why your mom did it. Maybe she forgot that she already said the same thing to you. Just ignore her, some times mothers keep repeating words unintentionally.

When I was younger, I think just like you do but now that Im a mother myself, I already understand where my mom was coming from whenever she scolds me or repeat things over and over again. Every mother only wants what's good and what's best for their kids. They would never want anything unfortunate to happen to their children. Believe me, your mom only wants what's good for you

My understanding your mom is really concerned and care about you a lot. You don't know how much she loves you, this is the way to express her love for you that's why she keep repeating again and again. Other thing may be you don't reply in nicer manner to you mom, if you tell, Mom, I completely understand your love and concern for me, its just i am not able to express the way you expect from me, give her tight hug and see the response.

i hear you... my mom was an elementary school teacher and she would treat us like kids even if we were already grown ups. my brothers and i would remind her that we were not her students every once in a while. she said it's out of habit. when she was getting older, it was because she forgot that she already asked us the same question or said the same thing earlier.

Been there, and it really annoys me.But she's still my mom.So, id rather shut my mouth-up.