This person is basically a great one, but from time to time explodes with very little reason. Depression is a big part of life, and is not easily overcome. Alcohol has been a problem from time to time, but self pity overrules all. I see a glimmer of hope occasionally, but when I suggest medical help, all blows. Then come the accusations, and darkness, self pity etc.
2006-06-28 22:50:11 · 7 answers · asked by Crystal M 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Part of the problem with people with untreated bi-polar disorder is that the manic episodes are often so great feeling (lots of energy, creativity, etc.) that they don't WANT treatment. That's if they even recognize it as such. As not only the parent of a child with Bi polar Disorder, but also a patient with it, I understand that, yet I know that the crash that always follows is not worth it...to me.
Without the person accepting their problem, regardless of what it is (mental health issue or otherwise), there's no way to get them to seek treatment.
While it's good of you to be supportive, there comes a point where self-preservation for you must come first...at least until the person accepts the situations and takes action. This is especially true if you suffer from depressive symptoms yourself. I find when I'm around depressed people, my own depression worsens or kicks in.
Good luck in coping with this. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.
2006-06-28 22:59:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's difficult. First of all that diagnosis is given to people much too often when it is not the correct diagnosis. It also depends on if that person is male or female. Females often have hormonal problems which can cause that same affect. Men are just men, lol. No but seriously, it should be pointed out to the person each time they have that type of episode and gently persuade them to seek professional counsel. I'm sure it doesn't occur only in front of you so other people need to input. It may take a trial and error medication to help them but in the long run it is worth it. Alcohol is sometimes the way one "self medicates" but that only helps for a short time and can actually accentuate negative responses that result in manic behavior.
2006-06-29 00:34:27 · answer #2 · answered by Maggie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, not to be rude, but has this person gotten a diagnosis from a psych or is it your assumption that this person is Bipolar? Perhaps maybe the issues they face are not due to Bipolar Disorder but something else. Either way, you cannot force them to seek help unless they are a danger to thenselves and/or others. If this person hits you, you can press charges and perhaps the authorities can put them on a 72 hour hold.
I have been forced into a 72 hour hold on two occasions. It is not easy to get a Bipolar person to agree with the fact that something is wrong. In my own case, I was severly manic with psychotic features. I was still trying to convince myself and my family that nothing was wrong. My sister knew better and called an amulance. When they got there, police came with them. I had no choice but leave with them and go to the hospital. I kicked one of the cops in the face (I don't remember doing it; god I wish I did) I spent my 72 hours in a mental hospital and was released. At the time they released me, I had enough time to reflect on the fact that I need to be medicated. Sometimes, heavily medicated. Perhaps when "all blows" you could contact the authorities and perhaps this person will have a similar epiphany.
I hope all works out for you.
2006-06-29 04:48:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is not any distinction. Manic melancholy is the former call used for the sickness, then for a time there became considered to be a moderate distinction between both earlier the time period Bipolar took over thoroughly. So, neither is worse, because they're a similar aspect, and experts do not completely comprehend how this is brought about. will be a chemical imbalance, will be genetic, will be something else totally. comprehend one extremely knows. And as for the girls you've met who say they're bipolar/manic-depressive... even as knowledge and extra efficient diagnosis of the ailment has brought some seeming upward push in its occurrence, in straight forward words about 2% of the overall inhabitants has this situation. a lot of human beings imagine they or someone they comprehend has it with out even extremely understanding something about it.
2016-11-29 23:13:58 · answer #4 · answered by curlee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you, I really do. I've had to deal with something similar in my family. First I want to say is don't make this situation take another victim I'm meaning you. I had to start taking anxiety meds for my own mental health. The best and only advise I can give you is, just be there for this person take the time and just sit and listen, let this person know if you don't get help I'm leaving and mean it and do it. Also getting a group of people together that care about this person and set down and tell him or her to get help you all are there for him or her and want nothing but the best, but when it comes right down to it the person is going to have to want to change, I really hope you get this worked out and I hope I helped.
2006-06-28 23:12:07 · answer #5 · answered by The Pooh-Stick Kid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one thing i know for sure alcohol is not helping at all... she does need medication for the bi-polar...manic depressive....but see me and a neighbor friend of mine are bpolar and i am manic deppressive and we have some rough times.. but we do better when we are on our medicine.. so she needs to see a doctor.. and if she does not do that then i would not feel sorry for her.. tell her that she needs to get help or you are going to be done with her.. you may not mean it but it may make her see things your way,,
2006-06-28 23:07:28 · answer #6 · answered by sanangel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him arrested
2006-06-28 22:53:39 · answer #7 · answered by thrag 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋