I have a family member who has really gone off the deep end. By the sounds of her actions (pushing people away, then angry when they're distant, etc) I really think she is bi-polar and always has been. Problem is, she would never seek treatment and the thought of giving her any advice, frankly, scares me. She is highly unreasonable and irrational. We don't know what to do. Any recommendations are welcome.
2006-11-21 10:38:04 · 4 answers · asked by nunya 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Get her some help they have meds for this and it used to be not much was known about this my oldest daughter was bi-polar she had mood swings, made bad choices in BFS, low self esteem no matter what we told her, one minute she knew she was loved the next minute she'd say you hated her, lives for today not thinking of tomorrow, anyway many signs and symptoms but most of all what I can say is get her help if possible share this with her my daughter is now dead she was shot and killed by her BF 12/08/05 during an argument one of many they had she just wouldn't walk away from an argument even if in danger she was on meds which helped but stopped taking them they really do help with the moods
2006-11-23 20:06:13 · answer #1 · answered by katlady927 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in my 40's. I have suffered for years, since early childhood with bipolar. I have gone to so many doctors for help and they all gave me antidepressants. It worked for a 2 or 3 months and then I sank back into HELL (depression). I have cried on the phone called phone numbers int the book, any health center that would listen to me, my life su@ked. I had no reason to live, my family didn't "believe" in mental illness. I was alone. It hurts so bad. I couldn't work, sleep, everyday life was a struggle. I finally called and called the mental health center and the psychiatrist there diagnosed me with bipolar. Thank God. I have a life like everyone else. I get up everyday and go about with a great feeling. I take medicine for bipolar. I am happy for the first time that I can remember. If you want to help your family member show her these questions and answers. I will talk to her. You can email me. You are a great person to be there for her. Don't give up on her. You may save her life. God Bless You and Your Family.
2006-11-21 11:03:25 · answer #2 · answered by Patty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am bi-polar (also referred to as manic/depressive). I would go from being very depressed - not getting out of the house, not wanting to talk to anyone, having nothing in my life to look forward to, that kind of business.
When I was manic, I'd spend money like crazy on stuff I didn't need, be full of energy and talk to everyone I saw. These mood swings may be different for different people.
You cannot help someone who doesn't want to be helped. That is sad but true. Try to get her to see a doctor. If she refuses, well, you did the best you could.
2006-11-21 10:46:08 · answer #3 · answered by Juanitaville 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-21 12:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋