My mother died in December 2005 and he is living by himself. He has always been manic depressive, but never this bad.
-He has shown an increasing amount of violence towards me (getting so angry he was jumping up and down, spitting, and pulling on my scarf around my throat - about a very small issue, among many many other things)
-His vision of reality is very warped (he thinks his 45 year old sister is going to have a Messiah baby by her ex-mafia, now dead-of-diabetes boyfriend, and they have no proof she's pregnant, for just one example)
-He is obsessed with doing everything as quickly as possible, many times putting others' lives in danger. (out of character)
-He won't listen to anyone; anyone who has a difference of opinion, over things big and small, is negative. Even people he trusted before.
How do I get him to get his meds checked when he thinks he's doing the best he's ever done? How can I help this man? He is on a rushing train towards destruction of some sort!
2007-04-25 17:13:15 · 9 answers · asked by gilthoniel00 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
This is a hard one; for folks with bi-polar (manic depressive) they often think they are much more lucid than they really are.
I would notify your father's local police department and Emergency Mental Health. Neither may be able to do much now, but as he decompensates, it may help them get him into a psych ward, evaluated and back on meds again.
Be very careful about your safety; your father is probably not rational much of the time.
2007-04-25 17:26:49 · answer #1 · answered by hunter621 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you can prove he is on a rushing train towards destruction of some sort there is nothing that can be done without danger he will continue to be in his psychotic state. I am sure there are hours of solitude he has to think over things. Let him come around on his own. Removing the power to think by chemical means is not a good answer for him.
2007-04-26 00:50:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Heard of the organization called NAMI?
This is a nationwide organization. NAMI will be listed online or perhaps in the local business section of each state.
It's not easy. I have a personal challenge quite similiar in which I divorced the individual, yet the kids are quite small and he gets abusive towards them and then denies doing anything wrong. I do not think he knows he's doing it.
God Bless...I think it's very important to get the help needed. Professional help. I hope one day we will get the help we need as well...
Sincerely,
Me
2007-04-26 00:19:54 · answer #3 · answered by who is this? 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need intervention immediately! Call the police and charge him with violence against you and tying to harm himself. and that you want him locked up and psychologically tested in an institution. They Will, upon a certain type of complaint, take him and res test him, get him on ,eds, and he can work out his anger is an hospital setting,. You are IN danger there.
2007-04-26 00:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by Legandivori 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for you. You need to take control of the situation and tell his psychiatrist or therapist to recommend that he is commited to an institution. As cruel as it may sound, he is obviously a danger to you, other people, as well as himself. Mental illness is a terrible tragedy.
2007-04-26 00:24:03 · answer #5 · answered by Suzie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as though you eed to get a professional involved for your safety and his. What I hear is he is suffering from depression and loss of control through losing your mother. As a result, he is acting out his expression of anger rather than managing it. Contact his doctor and social services. They will be able to direct you to professional help in your area.
Good luck and have faith.
2007-04-26 00:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by xoxodolphin 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
call the police...tell them whats going on and ask for them to Baker Act him...72 hrs mandatory hold in a psychiatric facility.
Tell the Dr's he's off his meds and you fear for your life. If anyone else is witness to this, have them help you...
2007-04-26 00:48:27 · answer #7 · answered by Chrys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he needs forced intervention.
2007-04-26 00:19:34 · answer #8 · answered by m42duster 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do not hesitate...Get professional help immediately..these are not ordinary incidents..take care..
2007-04-26 00:42:34 · answer #9 · answered by oramac 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋