Hello, Jean! I can see how you are under a lot of stress. You're correct that your mother does really medical help and probably even medications. And you could use some therapy, too.

I am glad you have found art as a way to deal with your concerns. Are you able to make much money at it?

Obviously, you can't really give your mother what she needs. She is sick, so she can't be the mother you need either.

We are here to support you, though. Feel free to share as much of your feelings and experiences as you'd like here. I, too, find that sometimes just
talking to someone about what I'm upset about does help.

You might also want to post in the bipolar forum to see if the folks there can offer you any insights into your mother's behavior. I am bipolar myself, but I see a therapist and take medication.

Well, I hope something I've said here will help a bit. Please feel free to keep posting.