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Help with bipolar disorder

  • 24-05-2022 10:25pm
    #1
    kuzis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi, I am looking for advice for a family member with bipolar disorder. He was diagnosed 2 years ago after going through a phase of being very hyper and spending lots of money, not sleeping, talking non stop etc. Then came the depression and he didn't feel like doing anything and could hardly get out of bed. He was taking medication and seemed ok for a while but a few weeks ago the mania started again because he stopped taking the medication. The problem is he doesn't believe he needs them and doesn't actually believe he has bipolar. He says that the doctor told him not to take the medication but doctor made it clear he is not to stop. He gets irritated when anyone mentions him taking the medication. He has spent thousands in the last few weeks. I know it's not his fault but he is causing a lot of stress at the moment and we are worried he will lose everything. He's like a hurricane leaving a trail of destruction behind him. How do we help him see he needs the help? I would be grateful if anyone has any experience of this situation. Thanks

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