2007-02-23 10:48:04 · 4 answers · asked by Damian S 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I have a 22 year old daughter who is bipolar. I cannot live with her. I have her two children ages 2 and 3 but she cannot live in the same house as them. She ran off with the oldest one twice and it took 6 weeks to find him and get him back one of the times. I think it takes more patience and understanding than I have to deal with her.
If they are on medication and they take it like it is prescribed, and it is the right combination of drugs for them, then they can become semi-normal. But my daughter and most bi-polars do not think that they need any medication so they refuse to take it. That is why I can't live with my daughter and I am raising 2 babies.
Good Luck if you are having to deal with someone who is bipolar and I will keep you in my prayers.
2007-02-23 11:12:25 · answer #1 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar is difficult... One thing I would suggest is that, no matter what you are doing to help, be sure that you are taking care of yourself. It can be draining to care for people, and if you don't take time for yourself you may find that it is hard for you to stay balanced.
It also depends on how compliant your child is -- are they on board with the diagnosis, and trying to do everything they can to help the treatment? Or are they resisting? If they are resisting, sometimes the only thing you can do is just state your piece and then let them do their thing. If you find yourself worrying about it too much, find a support system that can listen to you and give you encouragement. Remember that you are not alone in this dilemma, and you are not responsible for fixing everything in your child's life, no matter how much you love them and care about them.
2007-02-23 11:14:51 · answer #2 · answered by LN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a similar problem, my wife is bipolar. My biggest problem is getting her to listen to me when I start to see signs that she is starting to get manic. She gets paranoid about me and immediatley distrusts everything I say or do which only compounds the problem.
I feel for you and pray that your child is able to accept the reality of the situation so that you may all be able to deal with it because everyone has to be on board for him/her to lead a relatively normal life.
BTW, my wife is in a hospital as I write this. I hope your problem works out better than mine has....
2007-02-23 11:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by selmonrules 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cant, my gf is bipolar and cant do a thing with her
2007-02-23 10:53:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋