Hello, my mother has bi-polar and is refusing to take her medicine. She thinks everyone including her family is her enemy and doesn’t like her. She will constantly think about the past and all the bad things people have done dwelling on them. My whole family loves her and is trying to help her but she doesn’t see that. I feel bad she’s feeling that way, it must be tough. I like helping people to better there lives’ and I want to do that for my mom. What are some ways to make her understand?
2006-08-17 04:32:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
you really need to get her to take her meds even if you have to trick her like hiding it in her favorite foods or you all just have to keep giving her hugs kisses leave little notes for her to find on how much you love and care for her give a call dure the day when you are away just do little or big things to show your love most of all never ever give up on her she really needs you and i can feel in my heart that things will come out OK for you just please do not give up she does love you but needs your help
2006-08-17 04:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by freckles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't make her understand. My mother is bi-polar and she's 56 and I'm 29. I've learned that there is nothing that you can do for her other than love her. She needs to see a doctor on a continous basis and be on medication all the time. People with bi-polar don't think in normal terms even when they are on meds. it just helps there hi and low times be more even. I don't know how old you are but you have to understand that she will feel the things she feels and say things that are wrong and bizzare but nothing you or any one will say can change it. I'm sorry! I've had to put alot of distance between my mom and me and unless she takes her meds. then she can't see my kids because of the things she does and says. I hope you mom takes her meds. but it doesn't make it go away it just evens it out some.
2006-08-17 04:47:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but your mother is on medication for a reason - It's a chemical imbalance that you cannot help just by talking with her. If you cared about her then your family should contact her doctor and let them know she is refusing her medication. It may feel like you are betraying her, but in the end it could save her life. People with conditions like that have no control over their emotions or actions - Without her meds she could seriously harm herself or others...Don't let it get to that point. She may initially be angry with you for contacting outside help, but once she is better she will be thankful. You can't do this on your own.
2006-08-17 05:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by Brea1243 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First empathize and mirror her emotions.Tell her oh yes you feel rejected i m upset .and then try to make her aware of the facts and tell her that it hurts you when she says nobody likes.Start sobbing and give her a feeling that it hurts .Also try to divert her attention away from her issues,for instance try and make such situation where you boost her esteem and shower extra love,be subtle while you do this .Check what would make her believe you all like her.Seek help of a doctor .Also meet a counseller .Medicine is as important as drinking water.Let the doctor explain this to her.I hope your mother gets out of this . best of luck
2006-08-17 04:49:08 · answer #4 · answered by aquariangirlbeauty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak to her doctor and see if there is a way to put her meds in her food or something. I know that her illness puts stress on you and your family and i'm sorry about that. I worked in a mental health clinic for years and saw many families destruct over one persons illness. Stay strong and try to just continue to tell her you love her. Try to get her meds in her. Good luck to you
2006-08-17 04:39:45 · answer #5 · answered by notyours 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her admitted yourself.Once she gets the help she needs,she will understand that you were helping her out.This is a very serious disorder.If she doesn't get the help soon,she may hurt you or someone else that you are close to.
2006-08-17 04:39:09 · answer #6 · answered by kikasman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off im very sorry about your moms and i truly do me that,the best thing you to do is to keep on supporting her deal with her sickes and know that its not her will to at like that its the sickness so keep doing what you are doing and ask GOD for help
2006-08-17 04:43:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfotunatley there is nothing you can do but continue to reassure her, and thats not even gonna work...bi-polar disease is a horrible thing to have..I wish you the most luck.
2006-08-17 04:38:56 · answer #8 · answered by girlluvspule 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her back on her meds...she is a danger to herself & others when sh is off them. Maybe then she can understand.
2006-08-17 04:41:26 · answer #9 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call her Dr and explain whats going on... they will help you :)
2006-08-17 04:38:11 · answer #10 · answered by Bell 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋