I think my son may be Bi Polar, his life and our relationship is a total mess I feel so helpless I've already related to him in a letter that he needs to seek mental health, but he does'nt seem to take any heed to my advice.
2007-10-30 03:55:35 · 10 answers · asked by Joyous Dawn in the morning 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
By the way, my son is 32 years old,
2007-10-30 04:07:38 · update #1
It is nice you are concerned, but you really need to address your son face-to-face. He may be bipolar, he could be depressed and have anger issues and/or anxiety... only a doctor can diagnose him.
I'm assuming your son is an adult -- and as such, I'm sure he is aware he has problems and issues. It's up to him to seek help. We can't force another person to take the bull by the horns and see a doctor.
You can help him by being supportive and letting him know you will listen anytime he needs to talk. Other than that, you probably have to wait for him to take care of himself and his issues.
take care of YOU.
2007-10-30 03:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that you are the only one that has problems with children or grown children. Everyone if they will admit it do. He has to first see for himself and realize that he has a problem before he can be helped and hes the only one that can do it. I too have problems with a 27 year old, no matter what kind of pleading you do or fussing with him, its not going to change how they are. You don't want to give up on your children but you also don't deserve any abusive behavior either. Ive had to just walk away and not deal with him anymore. I don't deserve to be cussed out, and verbally abused any longer. I just hope in my situation that one day he will be the person he was raised to be. Good luck! God Bless!
2007-10-30 04:11:14 · answer #2 · answered by sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-10-30 04:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to talk to him face to face and explain to him that you are worried about his well being and mental health. You have to be patient with him and it may take some time before he agrees to your point and accompanies you to the psychiatrist.
You have to realise that ultimately he has to agree to see the doctor.
The website mentioned by lovelorn is also very good. Must go through it. My best wishes.
2007-10-30 04:17:30 · answer #4 · answered by jillybilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is your son?
if he is over 18~ then it is ultimatly his choice to go to a doctor for help. theres nothing really you can do. Im not gonna say i know how you feel because i dont.
but just voice your concern etc, but at the end of the day the only person that can help him is himself.
good luck
2007-10-30 04:01:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until he is sick and tired of being sick and tired, no one can help him.
Just love him at a distance and seek some help yourself. I don't know were or what kind. But ask around, "Codependents No More" comes to mind. Because I am sure that you need emotional support too.
The best way to help him, it to get some help yourself.
2007-10-30 04:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by teamepler@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take it your son is full grown. Unfortunately, you cannot make him go once he is an adult. Next time you speak to him, offer to go with him to see a psychiatrist or doctor. Explain to him you are worried and if he could go just to ease your mind. You can also provide him with some links on bipolar disorder and see if he doesn't recognize himself in the description. Info on bipolar here:
http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Understanding/Understanding+manic+depression.htm
2007-10-30 04:00:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him he will feel better if he seeks help, and his life will be better. perhaps you should find someone else to talk to him too. don't assume he is bipolar because you can't be sure if he hasn't seen a doctor. it could be he's depressed or feeling stressed.
2007-10-30 04:05:57 · answer #8 · answered by aMused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him straight that he needs help, if he still doesn't listen make arrangements that he'll go to a mental health facility and trick him into going. i know it seems mean but its for his own good
2007-10-30 04:01:50 · answer #9 · answered by JJ M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do something for him without giving any advice in a way that he don't know about you. as the time will pass he will realize you and come nearer to you.
2007-10-30 04:06:20 · answer #10 · answered by Ajay S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋