I've 25 year and I am thinking in leave my home, because my father bypolarity problem.
2006-12-27 11:14:20 · 15 answers · asked by Sony 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I think you should probably get your own place. I've got a good friend who spent way too much of his life taking care of parents who wouldn't, couldn't or anyway, didn't take care of themselves. I think one or both of them was/were probably bipolar. He took care of them and didn't take care of himself -- they never let him really get a life. His brother seized the chance to go to school in another state, got married, has a family and got his own life. Now my friend's parents are gone and he never learned to take care of himself - I mean really, never, he never got out there and got any independence from them, even though he's smart, funny & the rest -- and I'm trying to be emotionally supportive of him (he is psychiatrically disabled himself) while also trying to avoid getting sucked into the same black hole of co-dependency, trying to be there for someone who needs me but also not get totally taken over by caring for the needs of someone who can't, or just doesn't, take care of himself. What I've tried to do is find alternate sources of support for my friend so that he won't have to rely entirely on me, because that's not fair to me. Have you tried finding a support group for him to go to? It could be a first step; go with him the first few times. Try your local chapter of NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) or DBSA (Depression/Bipolar Support Association). I think they're at www.nami.org and www.dbsa.org. Good luck and yes, move to your own place.
2006-12-27 14:46:45 · answer #1 · answered by kbc10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Granted your an adult and have the option whether to stay or not. If your dad and his bi-polar problem is getting to you and he doesn't need supervision then sure I would move out but not stay away completely. make sure your dad takes his meds and be there if he needs you. You do have a life too and he can be included just not be your whole life.
Hope this helps...I have an 18 yr old bi-polar son that lives with us and sometimes its a chore to deal with him but I love him and wouldn't trade that for the world.
2006-12-27 11:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by curious_59 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your 25 you should be living away from home anyways bro. Its time to fly the nest and grow up a little.
2006-12-27 11:15:46 · answer #3 · answered by renew69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are 25 years old and your father's Bipolar with never leave him so it is time that you move out and move on with your life!! Good luck!!
2006-12-27 11:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by Danielle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have somewhere to go? My mom is bipolar too but she has meds for it. And we have fights but I just go to my room and don't talk to her because she might get pissed off about something else. Your 25 you are a adult and it is your choice. I am giving you my opinion. I hope it helps you.
2006-12-27 11:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't be living at home anyway. Specially if you live in the North Bipolar Pole.
2006-12-27 11:16:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your father should be kicking you out for your "still living at home when i'm 25 problem"
2006-12-27 11:16:50 · answer #7 · answered by bentomsun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
25 is rather old to still be living at home. Go find a job and wave bye bye to your daddy.
2006-12-27 11:21:49 · answer #8 · answered by shamoolax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't you be independent now, and not relying on your father? Go out there and find a job!
2006-12-27 11:18:38 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your 25 get your *** up and get a life
2006-12-27 11:15:34 · answer #10 · answered by Robbie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋