i was just wondering if anyone could help. my partner has bipolar and he hasnt been coping for years. he is very moody and can be loving but latly he is just very angry and sad i dont no what to do he cant keep a job and he streses all the time about everything that shouldnt bother him. he is only 30 years old he has had it since he was 15 but only diagnosed with it 3 years ago. i dont no what todo he says he is going to leave because he will wreck my whole life if he stays.. i just want to help him . its real sad as he is such a beautiful person . he wont let anyone help him. he is also taking epilem but it makes him very doopy. can any one help with the best meds and how i can help.
2007-12-17 09:38:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Lithium is the most common, but everyone is different. He and his doctor will probably have to do quite a bit of expermenting before finding something that is a good fit for him. Be as supportive as you can. Show him that you care and you are there for him, in the good times and the rough patches as well.
Unfortunately, there is really no "right" answer to this, since what works for one person wont work for another. He'll have to try them and see.
2007-12-17 10:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by Taryn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son was recently diagnosed with bi polar. I know what you are going through and my heart goes out to you. Unfortunately, there is no ONE medication that will fit all. Thats why he has to go to a therapist and together they will work to find the RIGHT one. My son was on abilify and depakote; then Lithium and respardal; then Lithium and invega. He has side effects from all of them and recently stopped taking his meds altogether. I know I cant make my son take his meds so i dont know how you can make your partner. Ive tried everything. One thing i learned was that they have to want to help themselves. Good luck to u and try one more time to get him to see a therapist. This time might be the charm.
2007-12-17 09:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is not a decision you can make for your partner. It must be done with him and his dr. Finding the right medication depends on individual person and it can be a long run of trial and error. It is worth it though. I've been through it myself. Talk to your partner about it and try not to be invasive, just concerned. Good luck.
2007-12-17 09:49:13 · answer #3 · answered by thewildeman2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to try each, under psychiatrist care, until one works. Lithium works for some but not others (and the side effect on the bowels can be extreme).
The problem with bipolar folks (like my ex-wife) is they are always going off their meds. After they find one that works they get to thinking they don't need it any more. Rarely true.
2007-12-17 09:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by forhirepen 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to discuss this with your "partner" (whatever that means), and have him speak with his physician, and, possibly, a shrink. If he turns those suggestions down, then there's nothing to do but accept him as is, or leave him.
Besides, what's "best" for one person,
might not work for your "partner" (e.g., allergic reaction, etc),
so nobody can help you in that regard.
However, feel free to look at the following links.
P.S. What does "doopy" mean?!?!
2007-12-17 09:46:15 · answer #5 · answered by skaizun 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have bi-polar with psychosis and I take the following:
Geodon 40 mg (for mania/psychosis)
Abilify 10 mg (for depression)
Lamictal 200 mg (mood stabilizer)
That works pretty well for me, although everyone is different.
He has to decide if he wants help... you can't force someone to change.... but it's good for him to try it and see if it works, if it doesn't work then he can always go back to no medication.
2007-12-17 10:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by lexi m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First line is Lithium Carbonate.
2007-12-17 09:41:52 · answer #7 · answered by Doc B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋