He refuses to take his medication. He has alot of problems in school. He refuses to do homework. Everyone has tried everything they can possibly think of to get him to just do his work and try. We are open to suggestions now. PLZ HELP!!!
2007-01-23 10:55:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Try this link...
http://www.familyaware.org/downloads/bipolarmanagetreat.pdf
2007-01-23 11:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been diagnosed with bi polar disorder now for almost 4 years and the medication really helps. so i would suggest he see his counselor/doctor so they can maybe see why he does not want to take the medication maybe it is the bad side effects, i had to change my meds like 2 times before we found the right one for me and the homework and school problems are just affected by the different stages of the disorder and they are worse with out meds. i do suggest you learn as much as you can about it though.
2007-01-23 21:44:48 · answer #2 · answered by pinkpixie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a reason he not taking his medication. That is, he probably does not like the side effects. So, my suggestion is finding a medication that he can live with and everyone can live with. There are several, but you have to tell him that it takes at least a month for the side effects of each medication to go away and the longer you are on it, the more normal you feel. A good psychiatrist should be able to minimize side effects.
2007-01-23 19:29:58 · answer #3 · answered by Rockford 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've known 2 bi-polar people and the one thing I know is that they MUST take their medication. Both the bi-polar people I know have completely ruined their lives when they stopped taking their medication (one lost her children and became homeless and the other person lost his job of 20 years and became homeless). I can't stress enough how important that medication is.
2007-01-23 19:00:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first thing that you should to is learn as much as you can about it. If you don't, you probably won't get anywhere. Here is a good website. it explains alot about what is and the treatments that you could possiably use. Good Luck!
2007-01-23 19:02:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Bipolar Disorder for Dummies", is a fabulous new book that you may find to be useful for everyone involved. It was written by a psychiatrist, and includes everything you need to know.
2007-01-24 18:43:08 · answer #6 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You cant help he need to see doc and if he wont take his meds he need to be put in the hospital...
2007-01-23 18:59:03 · answer #7 · answered by troble # one? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lock the boy in a psychiatric center and let them do experimental tests on him
2007-01-23 18:59:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋