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Old 04-20-2012, 07:29 AM
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zoso77
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Kiki...

As someone with a mood disorder, I feel for you, and I feel for your daughter. Bipolar can be a monster, especially if the patient isn't taking their meds, or they're self-medicating with drugs or alcohol. I've seen people that are manic who are just completely off the wall. It's a dreadful illness. Unfortunately, there is little you can do at this point to help your daughter. What she needs is to be hospitalized and have her meds (if any) adjusted or changed, but if she's not cooperating, going in-patient isn't likely to happen. Bipolar can be managed effectively, but only if the patient is cooperating and doing the necessary things to take care of herself.

As KindEyes said, 911 is your best option if she shows up. If she's off the wall, she can (and will) be hospitalized involuntarily. Protect yourself, protect your grandaughter. No more games.

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