One of my cats has started a disturbing behavior. She is about 12, and I have had her since birth. No changes have occurred such as moving or a new pet. She loves, or demands to be in my lap every time I sit down. The problem is that I cannot move her to get up. She literally attacks me. Yesterday, I tried to pick her up to move her, and she went to "strike" like a snake at my face! While she is in my lap, she will reach up past the neck of my shirt to get to skin no matter how high I pull up my shirt. She will "hug" me with claws out. I often have to call someone else in the house to come and pick her up from behind. If I try while she is facing me, her face transforms, and I am getting bit and scratched. I love her very much, and she is very sweet otherwise. It is only when she is in my lap. I can't afford testing and medication at this time for her. Any advice on how to diffuse the situation? I am disabled, and need to sit often to rest, but only for a few minutes. I would like to be able to get back up to do chores, or use the bathroom.