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Gypsygirlmom · 11-25-2002, 07:31 PM

((((Devastated))))

I'm sorry you're going thru all this with your son. But please think of your safety first. Because he is Bipolar & using & if not taking his meds. It really seems to be a dangerous combination. Look what he has done already. The more they get away with the further they will push. He's manipulating you because he can...I think you're husband is right. I know with my A, the further he pushed, the further back my boundaries went. It just got worse & worse. My BP daughter is out of control when she goes into a rage, and I can only imagine what a 40 yr. old man is capable of. Is there anyway he could maybe be put in treatment for the BP, or substance abuse? Then this way, you could be safe, and maybe he could get some much needed help. Has he been in for a psychological evaluation? Are they sure his meds are even right for him? I know sometimes it takes several tries to get the right med. to stabilize them. Also, I have been told you cannot start & stop & start & stop taking the mood stabilizers. Usually when you start taking them after not taking them, they will not work, then you are back to square one, trying to find one that works.

Give him to God, Devastated, and start taking back your life. Go to Alanon, and start taking care of yourself. Write a letter to God telling him everything and that you are putting him in his care. Then take care of you, and do the best you can do for yourself today. I like to think that working my program will help me be a stronger, better person, and more able to be there when they are ready for help.

Tons of Hugs to you! Your both in my thoughts & prayers!

11-25-2002, 07:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gypsygirlmom Paused Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Climbing outa da Black Hole Posts: 146	((((Devastated)))) I'm sorry you're going thru all this with your son. But please think of your safety first. Because he is Bipolar & using & if not taking his meds. It really seems to be a dangerous combination. Look what he has done already. The more they get away with the further they will push. He's manipulating you because he can...I think you're husband is right. I know with my A, the further he pushed, the further back my boundaries went. It just got worse & worse. My BP daughter is out of control when she goes into a rage, and I can only imagine what a 40 yr. old man is capable of. Is there anyway he could maybe be put in treatment for the BP, or substance abuse? Then this way, you could be safe, and maybe he could get some much needed help. Has he been in for a psychological evaluation? Are they sure his meds are even right for him? I know sometimes it takes several tries to get the right med. to stabilize them. Also, I have been told you cannot start & stop & start & stop taking the mood stabilizers. Usually when you start taking them after not taking them, they will not work, then you are back to square one, trying to find one that works. Give him to God, Devastated, and start taking back your life. Go to Alanon, and start taking care of yourself. Write a letter to God telling him everything and that you are putting him in his care. Then take care of you, and do the best you can do for yourself today. I like to think that working my program will help me be a stronger, better person, and more able to be there when they are ready for help. Tons of Hugs to you! Your both in my thoughts & prayers!