Bi polar 1 son refuses treatment

Posted by mercerspring @mercerspring, Jul 11, 2022

My son spent ten days at Genrose in June 2022 following a severe two week Mania ( he was missing for over two weeks - gave away everything he owned and racked up $12,000 in debt before ending up homeless on his way to disappear into Mexico … he is usually calm, always nice - but doesnt want to work since my husband died six years ago, keeps quitting … (32 years old) and he has stopped medication and therapy - BOTH within three days of being released from Genrose. Just quit his job AGAIN - but if I talk to him ( which never goes well as he either has no problem or I am “ trying to make him feel guilty”) he could quite possibly flee again. It’s all so hard on my heart, my pocketbook and my other four children. What do I do ? Does anyone have any ideas ? Have you been in a comparable situation? Prior to my husbands passing he was a successful college graduate, athlete and worked for 3 years abroad. He came home to help… and it has t been the same since. ( twice hospitalized at Genrose - first time for bipolar -depression, suicidal - this time for Mania with delusions ). If you met him - you’d never guess. He tries so hard to control it all (white knuckle meditation) and does so well most of the time. But it’s no way for him to live and I wish for him to be independent and thriving. Would so appreciate any insight. THANKS!

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@jenatsky

Until your adult son (by law) decides he needs treatment he will seek it. Unless he becomes an immediate threat to his own health or others your hands may be tied. Unfortunately this is our reality and your sons that we can no longer force mental health treatment on our children, even if they need it. Sorry

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That’s what makes it such a heartbreaking medical ailment. It’s actually harder than a disease like cancer since with mental illness, it’s very difficult for them to make rational decisions.

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