she was in an in-patient facility in chicago, in which I had to get her out of... (moved her to DC to be where her sister and I live)her mood swings are often violent. She beat up and cursed her mother,(which was why she was in the hospital in IL) then lived here with her sister and her newborn son, fighting with them.so her sister just kicked her out! she is living with me. she REFUSES to take meds....she thinks she does not have a problem. she is 20 years old. was diagnosed two years ago. She cannot completely hold a conversation, and is impossible to reason with! I just want advice on those who are manic, or have bi polar, or who have experience with someone like this in their home. I can safely say that I am afraid sometimes while I am at work that she will do something to herself, or wait for me to come home to do something to me! she is off and on with violent behavior, nobody else will take her! she is like a 2 year old!! I am at my wits end, though i do NOT want to give up.
2006-06-14 01:52:59 · 3 answers · asked by chocolate_krys2000 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I have been diagnosed with bipolar since I was 14. She needs to be on her medicine. However, if she is not then it will be like walking on egg shells around her. When she gets in her violent moods or you trigger that dark side of her let her be alone for a while, it will pass. I give you this one advice, talk with her alot, if she shuts down when you ask questions, it means that there is something deeper than what you realize going on. Seriously though she needs to be on her meds. I believe you can get her to take the meds....even if you have to do it in a sneaky way. Good luck. I know what it is like to be her, be patient.
2006-06-14 02:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by jad26 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is Bi-Polar, and we have had years of family therapy for this. It effects each person around the one who is ill. The medication gives them (Bi-Polars) the tools to work with their problems and deal with everyday life. If they refuse to use those tools and are self destruvtive,you can only stand by and watch the destruction. It will tear you down with them. They are violent @ times. I have had many a violent day. But, if they refuse help and medication, it will come back to hurt you. they are very manipulative, and can manipulate any situation. She needs help that you cannot give her....All the love in the world will not stop the suicide attempts and the constant chaos in your house. If she refuses the help, as hard as it may be....let go. You will never be able to medicate her against her will and you will tear yourself down trying. It took me years to accept that. There are Bi-Polar support groups,but the disruptions will continue. If she doesn't care enough for herself to take the meds.....She won't care how much heartache she causes you, trying to help her
2006-06-14 02:17:02 · answer #2 · answered by reihldeihl_57 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask her to leave. Then say a prayer, putting the situation in God's hands.
2006-06-14 02:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by phantom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋