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Bi polar 1 son refuses treatment

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Mercerspring,

What's less important is not as much what caused it, but what's being done about it. I had a manic episode that put me at Austin (now in Alert Lea), Genrose was full. And until that time, I had been adamantly refusing to take medication. It figured into my delusional system. But the bottom line is I had to be even if only a little, receptive.

What Mayo did was they included me in the decision about which medication I was willing to take. I was given the options and being a typical woman, I was most concerned about which one was as I put it, "least offensive for weight gain." They told me and I said that was the one I would be willing to take.

I'm not going to speculate on why your son won't accept treatment-I don't know him or you. As I said, focus on yourself, talk to someone about your own issues. Hopefully, he'll become receptive.

Hang in there.

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So kind of you to reply. He’s been thru Genrose twice now. Both times left with a counselors name and prescription in his pocket. But feels - once out - that being in touch with his inner self ( reading, meditation, yoga, nutrition, exercise …) is the only tool he needs. However, as he continues to live at home - although there can be occasional strew - there are no financial demands which I suspect would consume his best efforts. He’s much better this time around. But I can smell the moods moving in him … up and down. Feeling he can do anything ( lots of talk of future dreams, likes work) and down ( binge eating and getting rid of all but minimal items ). He’s doing manual labor, as he finds it less stressful - but could never be financially independent on what he makes ( he has a college degree and speaks three languages ). I will continue to take care of myself - exercise, improve my diet, see friends ( obviously there is room for improvement) and see my counselor. Again - thank you for your story. It’s been six years since my husband passed away and all this started …I can only hope all will work out well, in whatever direction it takes.