Dealing With a Bipolar Parent...

It is difficult sometimes even to get a spouse or child to comply with medications, so I don't know how you could get a parent to if they didn't want to.

I don't know if any of this helps, but if you need some one to talk to, we're here.

Hugs,

Tee

I'm really impressed that you are seeking help for your problems you are having with your parents. You sound like a very mature 14 yr old. And you have come to a good place to get advise and understanding.

My wife is biploar, and we have 3 teenage children. I know how it can affect them and how hard it can be to deal with. My dad died when I was 10 yrs old, and my mom was doing the best she could, but she suffered from depression, and was an alcholic, and attempted suicide when I was about 14. I knew she loved me, but I rarely heard it from her. Our family seemed emotionless. Despite these things, I ALWAYS told myself that I would be happy , and I would have a family of my own, and it would be filled with love, and it would be expressed, not just understood to be there.

And I have always been happy. I had a few friends and I found happiness with them. And that continues into adulthood. I continued to enjoy life. And then I DID have a family, and it is just like I hoped. Although my wife is bipolar, she has been stable throughout most of our marriage, until last fall, when she became manic and had to be hospitalized 6 times before we found the right medication to stabilize her. But things are back to normal now.

All I really want to say is, I know it can be difficult, but try to look to the future, and feel good about yourself and what you can do with, and make of your life, OK???

Let us know how things are going. And feel free to pm me if you want to talk privately.

Talk to you soon,

Paul

Post edited by: keepthefaith, at: 06/26/2008 05:46