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Bi polar 1 son refuses treatment

Mental Health | Last Active: Jan 16, 2023 | Replies (29)

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@mercerspring

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.

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Mercerspring,

I applaud you for doing what you need to do to take care of yourself. I remember when I first was getting back on my feet, I also did manual labor. The lower stress was exactly what I needed (stocked shelves at Walmart). I'm back to work as a nurse now, but I had to be on solid ground with my recovery (I'm a recovering alcoholic/weed addict) from the addiction and have a good med regime and therapy for the bipolar. My financial independence (as in no one is rescuing me from the messes of my own making) keep me accountable for my own recovery from addiction and mental illness.

What the recovery program has taught me is I am powerless over most things. Except my own self. I hope you're working with a support group for families of people with bipolar disorder.

Keep the faith.