My mom has a mental disorder we think bipolar, she is one of the meanist people i've ever met in my life, she is really emotionally unstable.My siblings and I think she has lost it and have begged her to get counsling but she refuses. It's gotten so bad that we have to avoid her because she's so unbearable I love her and i know she's sick but she won't get help! What do I do?
2007-07-28 14:44:57 · 7 answers · asked by Baby J 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You need to turn to other adault family members for help.
2007-07-28 14:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does she ever go to see her family Dr.?
You can write a letter to the family Dr. or make an appointment for a consultation (where YOU go in and talk)
Although he is now restricted by law on what he tells you about her case, he can discuss what he would suggest for a person with the symptoms you describe, and the best way to handle the situation. Be sure to list out a couple weeks of incidents or conditions, include the date and time, and whether you are aware of any drug or alcohol consumption. Try to note what triggers her mood changes.
Your Dr. may have a nurse call her, saying it's time for a health check-up or an annual test (so she'll go into the office) While she's there the Dr. will know better what to ask her, and can explore what to prescribe for her, or who to refer her to. He can also talk with her about her willingness to see a mental health worker. If she is dead set against that, he can treat her to some extent himself.
This is very important for you, your family, and for your mom, getting help for her can change all of your lives drastically! It can also improve family relationships longterm.
2007-07-28 22:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need legal help for ur Mom if shes bipolar and in danger.She sounds more Alzheimers than bipolar.We have extreme mood swings between being high ,energetic ,pie in the sky ideas and plans, to lowest black hole imaginable dispair and unending hopelessness.If this is a new personality for ur Mom and shes doing weird things w/ dressing or habits in self care ,paronia,seeing things.if mom is in her middle age 40-50 it's possible harmones the problem.[ the change of life]. Its very difficult for a woman she'll need understanding u can give.If she has a doctor u call and speak about ur concerns.He will not make ur mom come in he can't .But might give u a method on what to do to entice her to be checked.If her insurance has a health call program,ask them what u do.Have u in a gental way asked if she's ok w/o calling her bi polar or mean?Research on net on all 3 conditions 1st C if symptoms fit.Copy and discuss them with all of u. Then get an idea if they fit her symptoms.
2007-07-28 22:33:34 · answer #3 · answered by oatesmokid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to talk to the police, you may be able to get her an emergency confiment in the mental hospital, but her long term results will probably not be that good.
A person, has to want to get help so I would advise you to make her hit rock bottom, so she will get help. This is going to have to be a concerted effort on your whole family, and her friends.
2007-07-28 21:52:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't a whole lot you can do except be there for her and when you have to be around her just prepare yourself ahead of time and try not to take things to heart ( ya i know it's easier said then done) Some people have a hard time accepting that they have a mental disorder and go to great lenghts to insist that they are normal. As long as she isn't at risk for hurting herself or others, just continue to let her know how much you love her but also try to get her to see how hard it is for you and your siblings to be around. sometimes it just takes time and tough love
2007-07-28 21:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it does sound like bi-polar. one of the problems with it is that the people that have it often refuse to admit there is anything wrong with them. it usually takes severe financial problems to get them to seek help.
How old are you and your sibs? if you are 18 and older , I would suggest reading about it and talking to people who know about it, so that you don't feel bad about not being able to help her, and to help you understand your need to be away from her is real and necessary for your safety and your own emotional well being.
I feel bad for you, but please don't let her drag you down into the depths of what that illness can bring. bless you for caring about her and wanting to help, but its going to be hard until she has hit bottom.
2007-07-28 21:51:23 · answer #6 · answered by John M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to call a doctor/therapist and explain the situation. i hope this helps and good luck!
2007-07-28 21:48:58 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋