Mom has bipolar

By Tiesha Wednesday, October 29, 2008

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My mom has had bipolar for about 7 years. She is not doing good at all. I really need some help and some advice and what i can do for her. I am married and moved out of the house and now i cant really help her as much as when i was there at home. She has tried probably every pill out there but they just dont seem to help only for a little while and then she has problems again. Please if you know of a specialist for something that has worked for you ...let me know. Thank you!!!!

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KodyD

10/29/08 6:58pm

Is she commited to a recovery or getting better at any cost? Is she drug and alcohol free? I mean you gotta have that to start with.

If she ever threatens you with suicide you can call 911 and that will get her commited, then she will be evaluated by a doc.

Does she communicate with her doctor? if she does not then maybe you can get involved by suggesting a new doctor, do some research, call the best hospitals find the best around your area, try to get her to start fresh. If shes having that many problems shes most likely not doing one of the above mentioned. just a thought. If she is well just being aware and supporting her when times are tough helps out alot.

HeyJude

10/29/08 9:22pm

Tiesha...It must be very frustrating wanting to help and not knowing what to do for your mom.

You didn't say if she is on meds or not. If not, it may be at the root of things. If she is on meds, she needs to talk to her pdoc (if she has one) about making some adjustments or changes.

There have to be good doctors and a community support system of some kind in your city that will give your mom some hope and help. Families cannot be expected to fix mom's problems. All you can do is care and be supportive in any way you can.

Recovery takes time - there are so many things your mom could be doing. Meds are not the "whole" answer, coping skills are developed over time and include lots of hard work. I've walked that walk

And there are always bipolar support groups. Make some calls if you can find one in your neighborhood.

Hopeful mom

11/ 1/08 7:21am

When we were waiting for the dosing to be right on my son's meds, therapy helped him and it helped us. We all learned coping skills to deal with the ups and downs as we waited for the meds to do their job.

Anonymous

11/22/08 8:31am

My mom is also Bipolar and has Stage 6 Alzheimer's. I take care of her in my home now. She was in the Nursing Home and went downhill fast. I give her all of her meds...15 each day and up until 9:00 pm when I put her to bed. Psych therapy is a must. She doesn't know how to act appropriately many times. She calls the Aide a "tattle tale" when the aide tells me that Mom refused to take a bath again today. I am getting help through Medicaid (hopefully to start in Dec) to pay for 6 hours daily and 5 days a week in-home care (the Aide) as I work full time to pay the bills. Contact your Senior Services Agency in the state you live in. Thankfully, mom has a good MD that cares. Good luck and remember.......don't take her harsh remarks personally.

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