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Old 12-21-2004, 09:24 AM   #7 (permalink)
MootPoint
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I've been dealing with my bipolar s/o's possibly bipolar teen (she hasn't been diagnosed yet).

Her daughter is listening to me..... I have the voice of experience. I've gotten her to the point where she has left some of her friends because they use drugs. I've gotten her to come and surf the Substance abuse forum, which has helped scare her away.

There's not much you can do except make sure she sees her pdoc and takes her meds. And talk to her, which you are already doing!

Does your daughter have anyone in her life that she trusts who has dealt with addiction?

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I do have the idea that if things become really crazy I will do what needs to be done legally about comitting her.
Good for you! I hope it doesn't come down to that tho.
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