What is the name of the disease that causes a person to take medicine that they know is causing them pain from side effects but continue to take anyways. For example my mother has been taking Parkinson's disease medication but she does not have Parkinson's disease. She says she takes it for her restless leg syndrome however it clearly states that severe shocks to your legs arms and feet are side effects from this medicine. So she is making herself have pain on purpose. She has a lot of mental and physical issues now from taking it for 20 years now. She makes excuses to myself and her doctors. She manipulates everybody so she can take those pills. She was in a very abusive marriage and I'm sure this is the cause of all of this. It's very difficult because she knows the pills cause her pain but still takes them and complains about how much pain she is in all the time. She would never allow me to go to the doctor with her and one day a few months ago I just went with her. It was apparent right away why she kept me away from her doctors. She was in no pain at all when we arrived but as soon as the doctor walked in my mom began acting out. Walking up and down the hallway acting very aggressive and basically causing a scene claiming she was in so much pain. I could never figure out why all these doctors would continue to prescribe this medication knowing she does not have Parkinson's disease but after watching her behave that way I assume they just want to get her out of there so they just give her what she wants. She is 72 and is deteriorating fast, due to this medicine. She physically attacked me last time I was with her so I made the decision to part ways. I told her until she stops taking these meds i can't be around her. This makes me very sad because I want to be close with her and I want her to be healthy. I have suggested she tell her doctors that she has to stop that medication and I also suggested she should start some type of therapy from the abuse. I know it's All tied together. I truly believe in my heart she is no longer capable of making her own medical decisions. What do I do?