I am bipolar and been diagnosed around 25 years. However, didn't understand it or really do anything for it until about 20 or so years ago. I keep my family and friends in turmoil. I don't mean to, but, well, you know....
But this is not about me. It's about my adult sons. I believe both of them have bipolar. I especially believe it of my youngest. Is there someway that I could approach him in a way that hopefully I might not be wrong? That's it. Probably sounds nuts. I don't think he'll listen to me, but I am so concerned for him.
Oh thank you so much, W. That is the best way. I'm going to try it for sure. I had thought about "throwing it back on me." I guess my biggest problem is he doesn't live anywhere near me. We talk on the phone and usually not for very long. I will probably just have to let it play out. He's pretty old now and lived with his bad decisions and his mania and depression for way too many years now. He's in his early 40s. You'd think by now, I'd quit trying to help my "little boy." LOL It's just gotten to really concern me in the last year. He went downhill about 10 years ago and ended up in prison for about 7 years. I don't know why I didn't think about it when I was writing to him then. See, my confusing world keeps me going in circles. I didn't think of it till he got out about 7 months ago. I see more clearly how he lives and how his personality seems to change moment to moment. But talking to him about my battle is definitely the way to go. Thank you very much. The very best to you and yours.