I have a question about my mom being bipolar.?!
Question: I have a question about my mom being bipolar!.!?
My mom will not admit that she is bipolar but she definetly is!. The people that are suffering are her family members!. I do not know what to do she is my mom but she has a problem that she needs to fix!. What can I do to make this situation better!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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How to support and help a family member with bipolar disorder!.
My best friend is bipolar, so I get your pain with the sudden mood swings and tantrums!. The best thing to do is try and have her see a psychologist and a psychiatrist (can prescribe medication)!.
The best medicine however is support!. Because she isn't stable yet, it will be harder and will take a toll on you for some time!. What you need to do is REINFORCE everything you do and say that she finds negative, as a positive thing!. When she is positive and having a good day, be relaxed and sensitive!. On a bad day show her that the things she may be sensing, aren't really there and that she is having a little anxiety or over reacting!. Always stay calm!. To become angered, loud, or harsh will only worsen the situation every time!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
How to support and help a family member with bipolar disorder!.
My best friend is bipolar, so I get your pain with the sudden mood swings and tantrums!. The best thing to do is try and have her see a psychologist and a psychiatrist (can prescribe medication)!.
The best medicine however is support!. Because she isn't stable yet, it will be harder and will take a toll on you for some time!. What you need to do is REINFORCE everything you do and say that she finds negative, as a positive thing!. When she is positive and having a good day, be relaxed and sensitive!. On a bad day show her that the things she may be sensing, aren't really there and that she is having a little anxiety or over reacting!. Always stay calm!. To become angered, loud, or harsh will only worsen the situation every time!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Get your family together and do an "intervention!." Remind her she's the mom and that she has responsibilities to the family!. Your father needs to take the lead in this!. If you are a minor and he's not around, then another adult relative!. You cannot force someone to do what s/he does not want to do, but sometimes a person does not realize the effects her/his decisions have on others!.
In other words, work with others in your family!. Alone, you might not get through!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
In other words, work with others in your family!. Alone, you might not get through!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Really there is nothing YOU can do about it!. The only one that can get her the help is her (unless she is a danger to herself or others)!. Most you can do is try to get her to see a Psychiatrist!.
Also, unless you are Psychiatrist, you cant say she definitly has Bipolar disorder!. Only a Psychiatrist can determain that!. Bipolar disorder is a complex illness that takes many forms, and many things can be confused with it!. Its not an easy diagnosis for a Dr to make!.
As a family, take care of yourselfs!. Most families do find therapy helpful!.
When she is ready to get help, just be supportive of it, and understand what parts of her behaviour are really just the illness!.
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I just want to add on, that , if she is bipolar, forcing the issue on her will likely not help the situation much especially depending on the severity of it and what mood she is at in that point in time!.
One symptom of mania is feeling that you know better then everyone else!.
Another is paranoia!.!.!.!.!.!.Could just end up thinking you are all out to get her!.
Its not that easy to convince someone with bipolar whats wrong with them until they hit rock bottom sometimes!.
Honestly, my mom very likely has Bipolar disorder, though i dont know for sure!. But she will never get help for it!. Not even worth pushing the issue!. I love her and wish she would get the help!. But I can only take care of myself!. Learn how to deal with her so she doesnt affect me!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Also, unless you are Psychiatrist, you cant say she definitly has Bipolar disorder!. Only a Psychiatrist can determain that!. Bipolar disorder is a complex illness that takes many forms, and many things can be confused with it!. Its not an easy diagnosis for a Dr to make!.
As a family, take care of yourselfs!. Most families do find therapy helpful!.
When she is ready to get help, just be supportive of it, and understand what parts of her behaviour are really just the illness!.
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I just want to add on, that , if she is bipolar, forcing the issue on her will likely not help the situation much especially depending on the severity of it and what mood she is at in that point in time!.
One symptom of mania is feeling that you know better then everyone else!.
Another is paranoia!.!.!.!.!.!.Could just end up thinking you are all out to get her!.
Its not that easy to convince someone with bipolar whats wrong with them until they hit rock bottom sometimes!.
Honestly, my mom very likely has Bipolar disorder, though i dont know for sure!. But she will never get help for it!. Not even worth pushing the issue!. I love her and wish she would get the help!. But I can only take care of myself!. Learn how to deal with her so she doesnt affect me!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You need to confront your mom head on!. Let her know you fear for her well being and would like to see her AT LEAST see a shrink!. If she wont consider you request, you need to take to a higher power!.!.!.!.yep GRAMA!! Tell the most trusted family member whats been going on and that its not a acceptable situation for your mother to have this type of behavior!.!.!.!.aka-explain examples!.
SURELY an adult in your family can press the issue and help get what help needs to be done!.
Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
SURELY an adult in your family can press the issue and help get what help needs to be done!.
Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
i dont know how long ago it was she was diagnosed but when they told me i had bipolar and borderline personality ,depression anxiety and alot alot alot of anger at first i was so mad i cried and did all these crazy things i mean i really struggled,im the mom i am suppose to alright ,give time to sink in she knows and you feel like your weak if you get help or that your some lunatic that shouldnt be able to walk the earth just reaasure her help her be there for her everyone is involved i lost alotmy husband kids home because i chose to drink and drug it away once i was forced to get help after two nights in jail i finally realized i am not alone ,everyone gave up on me now i am back with hubby talk to the kids live in a home ,doing fine but it doesnt happen over night it took me two yrs to get straight !.me and my hubby werent together for two yrs so i could get straight and it was the best thing for me counceling shrink classes aa na all on my own !.patience is all i can say and love her no matter what we didnt want to be this way god bless and good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
I'm 39 years old and grow up with a Bipolar father!. No one knows how hard it can be for you other than someone who has been though it too!.
The first thing to do is to know the limits of what you can do!. You are not a doctor!. You can only love and support your mother, regardless of her erratic behavior!. If your mother is not seeking help, you need to try to force her to do so!. If your mother is at a polar HIGH this will be very difficult!. If she's at a polar LOW you should be able to persuade her to seek help!.
You say your mother will not admit that she is bipolar, has she ever been diagnosed!. If she has contact the Psychiatrist that made the diagnosis, they should be able to assist you!. If she has not been diagnosed she needs to be evaluated!.
I will tell you that there is only one way to make someone have the evaluation if they don't want to!. You are not going to like this, but if the situation calls for it, and your mother will not seek the help she needs, on her own, you have no choice!. If she is HIGH and out of control, she may get violent!. As strange as it sounds could be a good thing for you!. If she hits you or anyone else in your home or threatens to , you can call the police!. I know this sounds drastic, but the police can force her to be evaluated by a mental heath professional!. If her violent behavior is deemed a threat to others or herself they will force her to be hopsitalized (usually 72 hours minumum)!. If yor mother recieves the correct medication you and she will know when she is ready to come home!. I know this is true because 20 years ago I had to file a complaint against my father!. Nothing happened to him leagally speaking but he did get hosipalized!.
You have a hard road ahead of you and I wish you luck!. Having a Bipolar parent is very difficult and frightening at times!. Try and always remember that this is an illness and that your mother loves you!.
The most important thing you can do is take care of yourself!. This illness effects the entire family!.
The link below has a lot of good info, for you and your mom!. I wish that I had some support when I was a kid, but that was then, and things did work out okay!Www@Answer-Health@Com
The first thing to do is to know the limits of what you can do!. You are not a doctor!. You can only love and support your mother, regardless of her erratic behavior!. If your mother is not seeking help, you need to try to force her to do so!. If your mother is at a polar HIGH this will be very difficult!. If she's at a polar LOW you should be able to persuade her to seek help!.
You say your mother will not admit that she is bipolar, has she ever been diagnosed!. If she has contact the Psychiatrist that made the diagnosis, they should be able to assist you!. If she has not been diagnosed she needs to be evaluated!.
I will tell you that there is only one way to make someone have the evaluation if they don't want to!. You are not going to like this, but if the situation calls for it, and your mother will not seek the help she needs, on her own, you have no choice!. If she is HIGH and out of control, she may get violent!. As strange as it sounds could be a good thing for you!. If she hits you or anyone else in your home or threatens to , you can call the police!. I know this sounds drastic, but the police can force her to be evaluated by a mental heath professional!. If her violent behavior is deemed a threat to others or herself they will force her to be hopsitalized (usually 72 hours minumum)!. If yor mother recieves the correct medication you and she will know when she is ready to come home!. I know this is true because 20 years ago I had to file a complaint against my father!. Nothing happened to him leagally speaking but he did get hosipalized!.
You have a hard road ahead of you and I wish you luck!. Having a Bipolar parent is very difficult and frightening at times!. Try and always remember that this is an illness and that your mother loves you!.
The most important thing you can do is take care of yourself!. This illness effects the entire family!.
The link below has a lot of good info, for you and your mom!. I wish that I had some support when I was a kid, but that was then, and things did work out okay!Www@Answer-Health@Com