Posted by spriggy on September 13, 2005, at 23:04:29
I think I need to try and understand bipolar a little better so I can understand my father a little better.
For whatever reason, although he is on Seroquel, Klonopin, Lexapro, and Lamictal, he seems to be in a constant Manic state.
As of late, he has not slept in FOUR entire days or nights. He went on a shopping spree (via internet) when he knew there was no money for rent.
He is now purchasing marijuana (and muscle relaxers) illegally.
I love my dad but this has been such a life long battle I have seen him struggle with. I am tired of it.
He is sick (physically and mentally). He doesn't see a psychiatrist- he only sees his regular GP.
He needs intense therapy, drug treatment (which is hard to do since he's a chronic pain sufferer!), and basically needs to learn some all around general "coping" skills.
Does BIPOLAR cause this type of behavior??
I want to be compassionate but as his daughter, I am soooo tired of his decisions effecting me, my mom, my sister negatively.
Frankly, I am sick of it and for the first time in my life, I have considered telling him to either get help or stay out of my life.
Man, I can't even believe I just wrote that.
poster:spriggy
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