I have supported him both emotionally and financially in my of his employment ventures which have all ended abruptly. All he really wants to do is be a professional football player. But even the prospect of attending a football combine causes self-doubt to interfere with him actually going through with it. He's a great guy, good looking, great sense of humor, everyone loves him in my family and cares about him.
2006-11-27 07:19:12 · 6 answers · asked by June G 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Ist he must realize that he has a problem. That he is sometimes up, up and up and other times down and bothered.
2ndly He should set an appointment with his physician and talk about ups and downs. The physician can help him to understand his roller coaster ride and his lack of courage to do something with his life.
3rdly if he can get a few hours of talking with a mental health professional he may come to see that his situation is shared by many people and there are therapies and medication that can have a positive affect.
4thly you should support him as he comes to realize his situation.
you can encourage him to know that you are ready to help him in
his next steps.
He may need to know that he has more support than it appears. You may also understand that you cannot solve the problems he chooses to face.
2006-11-27 07:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by colonial 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's time for your son to assume responsibility for himself and his condition. You haven't said if he's on medication, if he takes it consistently or if he's under the care of a mental health professional. I also don't know which form of bipolar disorder your son has. In any case, he can achieve independence and accountability in steps with the right professional guidance and help.
You have been a generous and loving parent but you may also have been enabling him to stay where he is rather than progress. Loosen a few of those apron strings and you may help him more.
2006-11-27 15:26:37 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a person with bi-polar I would still support him emotionally but finically he is going to have to realize you can't take of him forever and exspecial not living with you. There are organizaton out there to help him. First he needs to go to local mental clinicand get set up with a social worker or therpist. They will lead them in directon of fincial help either to find a job going back to school. They will also be another good spport system for him (Postive) You can go to this mental clinic and get support yourself.
2006-11-27 15:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by Heather J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you can do is try to encourage him & let him know that you care about him no matter what.If he isn't on medication you could try to get him to try it. If he is on medication he needs to try some different kinds, because its not working. I'm bipolar & it took me years to find the right combination of meds. It was very hard on my family. When I'm not on my meds I just can't think rationally, I get very depressed & doubt everything about myself. I'm very lucky, I have a family who stuck by me & didn't give up on me or think I was just a loser who didn't want to try. I'm doing 100% better now. Don't give up on your son, it sounds like he just hasn't found the right combination of meds yet. Good Luck!!!
2006-11-27 18:04:39 · answer #4 · answered by Sherrie L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to sit down and talk to him about it if it concerns you. Tell him how you feel. The health clinics can't really do anything unless he causes harm on someone or himself. My mom is bi-polar.
2006-11-27 15:22:56 · answer #5 · answered by theusedluver1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep loving and supporting him but let him be a man and do what he wants and needs. He should be fine on his meds and with therapy..other than that what can or should you do?
2006-11-27 15:22:50 · answer #6 · answered by Mom of Four 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋