Bipolar
By onedaysoon
@onedaysoon (651)
United States
5 responses
@mommamusic (882)
• United States
9 Jan 09
Well it is not easy,there are ways to get them to understand that have a problem.The thing with bipolar people is they dont know they dont know that they have it.First they have trust issues, they have be told by some one who they trust and it has to be done when they are having a really good day.You just have to be really patient and talk to them in way where it is their idea not yours. I no this strange but they dont like we do,and they can make a decision on there on.Then they are you ust need to plant the seed so to speak.I have been dealing with people with this for over 30 years and i no how hard it can be.
@onedaysoon (651)
• United States
9 Jan 09
One of his symptoms are auditory hallucinations (voices.) So, he believes the people he hears are causing things and that it is not an illness. That somebody implanted something in his head.
We have read everything and tried everything, but we haven't given up. We have heard that it is better to have them taking the medicine be their decision. But, we have tried that several times and he/voices just get worse and will not take it at all unless it is given to him. Giving it to him is not even easy, it ends up as a big aurgument every night.
I just wish so much that he could feel better and not have to deal with this, he doesn't deserve it.
I really thank you for taking time to help!
@mommamusic (882)
• United States
9 Jan 09
Well let me ask you this when you can get the medicine in him does it some times some meds for this dont work,some people have to more than ind of med.
@wrestlerjerry (5)
• United States
23 Apr 09
I think you first need to explore all the options other than medication. Medication is only one way of treating bipolarism, and the meds dont even treat it they treat the symptoms. There are all natural way, some really good supplements that can replace alot of peoples meds. go to youtube and lookup natural bipolar treatment. Ive been off meds for a year and a half now.
@onedaysoon (651)
• United States
24 Apr 09
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I, of course, would much prefer natural treatments, but natural or un-natural he is not at the point that he believes there is a problem to be treated.
He needs to treat his symptoms to get control back, so he can understand he needs something. I hope someday...
I am glad you have been able to take control and have natural remedies work for you, that is the way to go, if you can.
Best wishes to you!
@lucy02 (5016)
• United States
11 Feb 09
My mother is bipolar and schizophrenic. When she gets off her meds we can't get her on them ourselves. We have to get her into the hospital which is an ordeal cause she has to be pulled out of the car and took in most of the time. Once she's on them she is fine about continuing to take them..after they are in her system for a few weeks.
@onedaysoon (651)
• United States
15 Feb 09
I hope he will get to that point of being fine with taking his meds too.
Your mother is lucky to have you, such a caring daughter!
Thank you very much for taking the time to respond!
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
14 Feb 09
the main thing is that have to see it on thier own that they need help and have a problme. like myself i went to my wife and admits i need help with my temper and how i felt how i wanted to kill myself.
explaining to them with meds and therpty they can live almost normal life once they get the help and deal with life issues.
i've been off meds for now 5 yrs, a few out bursted and few battle with depression but i am still off meds, so if they want to help to improve themself and what they have with others.
@onedaysoon (651)
• United States
15 Feb 09
Hi, I am wondering how are you able to not take your meds.? Do you do diet, herbs? When he is off his, the voices get stronger and he can go days without sleeping, of course that makes it a lot worse.
I really wish he could get to the point to understand, but it has been years...
Thank you very much for taking the time to respond!
@AnandMohan72 (44)
• United States
9 Jan 09
Hi! You ask a very important question. It can be difficult to convince someone that they need medication for their mental illness. The best that you can do is try to convince that you care about them and be supportive. Try to give them information about bipolar illness, get them to a mental health professional. It may require alot of effort, but if you care about them, keep persisting.
Anand
http://www.akronpsychiatry.com
