Family & Friends of Bipolar Support Group
This community is dedicated to parents, siblings, grandparents, other relatives and friends of someone who is Bipolar. The purpose of this community is to help families and friends develop greater patience and understanding, as well as maintain a positive, caring relationships with those diagnosed as Bipolar.
I mentioned in one of the other posts that mum has stopped taking her medication. This is something that I only just found out, but apprently she hasn't taken any of it (and she used to take a LOT of pills) since april. The thing is though, is that for the last month or so she has never been better. She's even cut back on her drinking which I'm really proud of her for.
What I'm wondering I guess is whether I should be preparing for a fall. She's great at the moment, but is everything going to fall in a heap, or is she really getting better? Is it possible for her to be "cured" and not need any medication anymore?
What I'm wondering I guess is whether I should be preparing for a fall. She's great at the moment, but is everything going to fall in a heap, or is she really getting better? Is it possible for her to be "cured" and not need any medication anymore?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
My mum cannot manage her bp with or without meds, she is very severely bp.
What you need to do is look for signs that a fall is happening.
I am so intuned to my mum now that all it takes is a change in tone in her voice for me to know it is starting again. I then know that nothing I say or do will make any difference, (she gets abusive at the mere suggestion that she is going manic) she will go up and up until she gets sectioned again.
Stress is a big set off for an episode, if your mum's stress levels are low, she could manage.
Just remember, there is no 'better' with bp
I work on a psych hospital and we see this a lot with bp patients
You lose faith in the end :(
We've looked at his history & on average he has an episode every 3 years & a period of depression somewhere in the middle.
If she's not going to take them the best you can do is keep an eye out for the signs if she does become unwell & help her to get help & get back on the meds while she needs them.
Her doctor is aware that she's not taking her medication, and, while he doesn't agree he is suporting her and keeping an eye on her condition, as we all are.
I can tell you honestly if my wife ever gets off hers and wont get back on then I really dont know what I will do.