last year we found out he was bipolar, since he went manic the first time in his life, docters gave him medication, it seemed like it worked well since this whole year he was 'normal', now all of a sudden today he went MANIC!...WHY? i thought the medication was working...!
how can i prevent him from going manic, he might wake up soon and stir up this place and make everyone scared. cuz hes really SCARY when hes manic
2007-05-26 15:14:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Just because someone is on medication does not mean that they will never go "manic" ever again. I myself am bipolar so I know what its like. Bipolar disorder is very unpredictable. And there is NO way to control it. The only thing to help keep the episodes to a minimum is to try to avoid stress. Stress is the biggest triggor for episodes, especially the manic ones. If he gets too out of control, I would suggest taking him to the hospital where he can be monitored by doctors until he is healthy enough to go home. Good luck and I hope he gets better soon.
2007-05-26 15:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by jabsgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because his meds have worked in the past doesn't mean they work now. Medication is not an exact science. It can be difficult to get just the right mix of meds. Also just because his meds are working if he has stress or various things like that it can affect him and he can go into a Manic or Depressed state. Also lack of sleep and proper diet. All the things in life play a part in this. I would just keep an eye on him. If this is happening more and more often a trip to the Psych is in order so they can try him on some new meds or try something different. I wish yout he best. My husband is BiPolar, but he has type 2. So his is more darl deep depression mixed with very little manic and really light.
2007-05-26 22:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by hsmommy06 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely talk to a doctor. It may be that the medication isn't working in the way that it should. Bipolar disorder is not something that you can just get on meds and go, you need a good psychiatrist that deals with those kinds of things on a regular basis. For most people, they have to change meds a few times to find the one that works right for them. Also, find a good therapist. It's all about having the right connections. When you know what's going on, and professionals are always there for you and can answer your question, you will feel much less afraid, and he will be much healthier.
2007-05-26 22:19:50 · answer #3 · answered by Beth N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having known someone with Bipolar disorder, a manic episode can occur at any time--even when he or she is taking medication. Here are 5 of the many websites I found on Bipolar Manic Episodes: www.FreeBipolarReport.net (tells how to recognize, cope, and deal with manic episodes); www.dartmouth.edu/~biomed/ondoc.htmld/wrapup-2/file-31.html (lists effective treatments for manic episodes); www.bipolarsupporter.com (how to recognize, cope and deal with manic episodes); and 2 from www.webmd.com (there is a Topic overview of the disorder here, and the other one discusses the warning signals of manic episodes, and why they need to be controlled). Some of the websites require you to register your name/email address in order to get their newsletter on the subject. Bipolar is an inherited disorder, and if the manic episodes are NOT controlled, they can often end in suicide or danger to someone else.
2007-05-26 22:53:31 · answer #4 · answered by jan51601 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been right where you are now. And believe me I know its scary. What has happened is that he has gotten used to the medication he is taking and it no longer has an efffect on him. It will have to be changed immediately if things are to get any better.
Sorry for such a downer of an answer but its the absolute truth , I know from experience.
Good luck and my prayers are with you.
2007-05-26 22:26:18 · answer #5 · answered by curious_59 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mania is the state when one is most happy. that's putting it mildly.if his manic episodes get out of control, that's different. sometimes the meds need to be adjusted or it may be that he hasn't taken them for a while. you can't prevent any of his behavior. if he is violent that is not mania, that is another side of bi-polar.
2007-05-26 22:22:38 · answer #6 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should talk to a doctor.
2007-05-26 22:24:15 · answer #7 · answered by just a girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋