My dear father-in-law is a bipolar. Now as he is dealing with his depression phase it seems like he cannot function or deal with ANYTHING going on his life. He has totally given up on everything. My husband and I thought it would be a good idea to invite him over to live with us until he feels better. What should I expect from him now that he might come and live with us for a while?
2007-02-15 00:42:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
We do not have children.
He used to take meds but stopped a long time ago and refused to start again. He seemed to be doing well (with several ups and downs of course) all these years but now that he is getting older the symptoms are getting worse.
2007-02-15 00:54:52 · update #1
Well, you are taking a lot on. You really need to decide upon some "conditions" that would make it viable or not. My first thought there is the medication issue.
The other problem is that the depression part of the cycle is, in a way, easier for you to deal with sympathetically. It's the manic phase that does so much damage.
Get as educated on the subject as you can IN ADVANCE. You will, of course, have to be flexible, but you and your husband should have a basic, informed and shared philosphy to begin with.
Good luck and have courage!
2007-02-15 01:04:47 · answer #1 · answered by and_y_knot 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, you are in for a trip. My father in-law is also bipolar but still takes his meds. My co-worker who is also bipolar does not.
I would expect terrible outbursts of anger, extreme highs and extreme lows. If he is going to come live with you maybe he should go back on mediation. Bi-polar disorder is NOT easy to live with. Best of luck to you!
2007-02-15 01:11:58 · answer #2 · answered by maybe 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You have to be tough to deal with somebody who is bipolar. Make sure that you are there to support him. He will have highs and lows, and the lows can get really bad, so you have to be prepared. Emotions may seem to randomly come from him, you be prepared for the unexpected as well. If he gets too bad, you may have to be prepared to get him further help, and perhaps get him back on medication.
2007-02-15 02:45:35 · answer #3 · answered by blue_girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your father in regulation desires to ideas his own organization. this isn't any longer his marriage and your son's issues haven't to any extent further something to do with him. you should always positioned the children first. Your son desires you more effective than ever because he's were given bi-polar so that you want to be supportive of him. in case your husband can not empathize such as your son then perchance you want to judge that relationship. He desires to artwork issues out such as your son in order to help such as your son's psychological ailment. you are able to opt to think about declaring sturdy riddance to the daddy in regulation and his son... not in any respect %. a better half over your children...
2016-10-17 07:16:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have kids................this might get scarey for them after seeing nice gran pop.
If he truly is bi polar and is not taken his meds then IMO you are asking for a shed load of hassle having him live with you
well basically look at his behavior and make it a little worse and that's about par for him being at your home, the taking them out of their own environment does not help some times...........also it might be worth having him re tested.........he might have other issues that lay people are missing and just sweeping it under the same rug as bi-polar........
2007-02-15 00:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by candy g 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋