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 am 40 and as far as I can remember my dad has been different than other dad's.
It was only when I became and adult did I know that my dad was bipolar.
He is 62, and was diagnosed over 30 years ago.
He will not accept that he is bipolar and thinks the doctors are all wrong.
He has been on and off meds over the years and had a near death experience about six months ago for going off his meds on his own. (thinking he did not need them)
My dad is blaming doctors for misdiagnosing him for all of these years, and for why we don't have a very good relationship.
I try to relate with my dad but most of the time he just "talks at me" instead of really listening.
My mom died a few months ago and it has been extremely hard dealing with my dad.
He is grieving by jumping from relationship to relationship.
How do I get him to just admit that he is bipolar and get some help?
It is hurting our family seeing him this way.
It was only when I became and adult did I know that my dad was bipolar.
He is 62, and was diagnosed over 30 years ago.
He will not accept that he is bipolar and thinks the doctors are all wrong.
He has been on and off meds over the years and had a near death experience about six months ago for going off his meds on his own. (thinking he did not need them)
My dad is blaming doctors for misdiagnosing him for all of these years, and for why we don't have a very good relationship.
I try to relate with my dad but most of the time he just "talks at me" instead of really listening.
My mom died a few months ago and it has been extremely hard dealing with my dad.
He is grieving by jumping from relationship to relationship.
How do I get him to just admit that he is bipolar and get some help?
It is hurting our family seeing him this way.
You can try to point him in the right direction and that's all you can do. It's up to him to accept it of course. Maybe with time he can come to terms with himself and accept it. Hey, nobody is perfect and we all get ill/sick and the most important thing is that we do what we need to get well.
You will need to keep a distance or anyone in your family to avoid getting hurt. You can keep an eye on him from a distance. Hopefully he will see the truth someday and seek help. I truly hope so. Best wishes for you and your family