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Anger Meltdowns
I have a family member with Bipolar Disorder and Asperger’s, they have been on Seroquel and Lithium for 20 years and Abilify for 12. Never have they been “meltdown free”, but the episodes were much less frequent and severe. Recently they are coming more often and much more aggressive, and it began with a major life disappointment and horrible low mood taking over and feeling stuck in life and not knowing how to/or able to navigate their way out. Our family is very supportive and doctors are supposedly experts in bipolar. I have never seen them so low and finding absolutely no interest in things that usually inspire. Complaints are that their brain is dull/numb and can not think and the smallest thing has been setting them off in truly unreasonable anger outbursts so bad police have had to be called. First time we went to the hospital who practically talked them out of wanting to be admitted for help and ended by saying they had no bed. After that experience the interest in being hospitalized for help has vanished. Do any of you have experience with these symptoms and how/where have you received help? What has worked for you?
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I only see 1 sister out of 6 who understands and is supportive. She’s the only person who cares.
My ex of 39 years doesn't care. My 3 grown children don’t associate with me. My 10 grandchildren have other things to do so I have no relationship with them and I don’t care.
My entire life has been consumed by my mental disability. I hate to say it but I can’t stand anybody including my case manager, psychiatrist, PCP, cardiovascular surgeon, my cardiologist, my pulmonologist, the hospitals, etc.. because I am worse than I've ever been.
Who do I turn to besides my sister? Nobody. I can’t think of anybody but my sister. It runs in the family. My older sister is schizophrenic and when my parents were alive he was an alcoholic who seemed to enjoy telling me I’m worthless along with physical abuse and my mother turned into a drunk.
So I’m DOA. Never had a chance. But I’m still alive so I guess that’s a good thing despite what I’m going through. It’s tiring
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3 ReactionsI suffer Bipolar and the depression is real low moods and positives don't match but I try. I try to keep positive through it all it is not easy I have to put effort into it 💯 the joy stealer comes I have to fight them to keep my joy. I also experienced weight gain from the tablets Quetiepine I have changed meds to Aripiprazole which allows me to loose weight but feeling depressed I have to see doctor about mood stablizer for depression I will try.
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1 Reaction12 step programs are helpful for me for relationships.
—for my own head.
—Family disdunctional relationships!!!!
—i understand.
I follow OA 12 steps on line 24/7.
Best , good day
Thank you for sharing that.
I will google it.
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1 ReactionI also have bipolar disease and am on the generic for Abilify.
I found that, in addition to medication, exercise helps me the most with my moods and helps me control my weight. I try to do strength training and water aerobics 3 to 4 times weekly! Plus, you get out around other people. Good Luck!
I'm not sure this is the place for this so please forward to correct forum if not. The issue I have is extreme anger from my husband. He has always been an angry person who verbally blows up then stops speaking to you if you say anything even gently. He becomes so angry he vibrates with anger. He wouldn't go to a doctor as he doesn't see his problem. I usually just carry on treating him the same as every day. I have in the past begged him to forgive me but not anymore as I think that gives him the power knowing he can hurt me ( not physically but verbally. He is 78 with health conditions but he has been that way during our entire 48 year marriage. Any advice would be welcome.
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