Hi @Lotsoflove8,

Welcome to the forums. My name is FloatingFeather and I am one of the peer support workers at SANE. Thank you for sharing your story with us. It sounds like you and your mum are going through a very challenging time right now. I can also see that you care for your mum deeply - it sounds like she is lucky to have such a caring child.

I wish I could give you the answers to your questions but my knowledge of psychosis is very limited. I may be wrong but from what you have written about your mum's lack of interest in things she used to love sounds like either her medication is affecting her mood (as you suggest) or she may be depressed?  Have you told your mum's GP about this? I understand what you are saying about your mum presenting differently in front of her GP. It would be difficult for her GP to really gauge what is going on with your mum unless she is being transparent with her doctor.

It a shame your mum wont see a psychologist - I think if she would you could both get a better understanding of what is going on with your mum, maybe get a diagnosis and a treatment plan in place. I know it is difficult when you want your loved one to seek professional help but they wont go - it's a bit like having your both hands tied behind your back. 

It sounds like your mum has gone through a lot in her life, some of which would have been quite traumatic - I really feel for her. 

Have you tried calling your local State or Territory Mental Health Line for help? Maybe they could offer you for some advice, refer your mum to her local mental health service, or at least point you in the right direction. 

You may notice that I have added the tag psychosis to your post. That is just to ensure that your post goes to the right thread. If you are looking for other posts relating to psychosis (or another topic) just head to the bottom of the forum page and you will see tag words. Just click on the one you are interested in and it will link you to further information. I have also attached a link here https://www.sane.org/information-and-resources/facts-and-guides/psychosis which is information about psychosis. 

I would also encourage you to reach out for support for yourself. Being a carer for someone can be a lonely place to be. If you feel like you need support please reach out to your GP. Alternatively if you do feel like you would like to talk to someone the SANE Support Centre is available to support you from 10am-10pm Monday to Friday. We have counsellors and peer support workers available to support you via phone (1800 18 7263) or webchat.

A carer also needs support as it is a lot to emotionally carry another person. Trust me, I know from my owned lived experience. 

Hopefully some other wonderful forum members can also help you. A lot of our members can share experience and wisdom from a lived experience - I'm sure you will find them very supportive and caring.

Wishing you and your mum all the best,

FloatingFeather