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Originally Posted by Mindyj (Post 877500)

But, he completely lost it and demanded his "drugs" and when we told him that we could not allow him to have them he actually called the cops on us - they did not allow him to have them either however based on the past history. He needs clinical in-patient, but short of an emergency guardianship (and invloluntary admittance) I know he will not go on his own.

Thanks again to all --- I just pray tonight is not another night of tears and no sleep.

Oh Mindy, I am so sorry to read about a family going through this difficulty. I was in your shoes so many nights, the meds, frustration with the system, general lack of team effort to get our child back to normal. I remember posting on the old forum wondering if I would ever see my old child again when she was having hallucinations and able to speak to me about what she was seeing and knowing it was not real.

As Mom, I also was in control of the meds, and had the POLICE Called several times. I was a member of the local law enforcement (ret) and frustrated with their reactions. Once a fella I went to police academy with ordered me to give the meds to dd as she is adult. I told him NO, go ahead an arrest me. He advised dd he could not force me, that she had to see the magistrate. DD was on strong pain medications, oxycotin, and horrific craving. We had to wean off for her "minds" sake. She had chronic pain condition for years, and could never get a med that managed the pain.

Our county has a fairly agressive mental health system, abit overwhelmed. There was a van that would pick up dd, there were inpatient, where she connected with some men that became issues. One a felon, another stealing her meds.

I would take the medications, look on the Internet for side affects or interactions to each other. Wish I could remember the med that did this affect, just mind would pull it out right now.

Dd was on Klonopin, I did take it for anxiety, but seemes that is a med to be on when things are calm and a plan for maintaniance is in place.
There are so many on here that know the medications inside and out, there are also those with children we care for with similar and other care needs.

The biggest hearts, and bestest hugs come from this room.... :grouphug:
IS there a NAMI organization in your area? Check the national website.

Tonight just imagine that you have a room full of friends sitting with you. There are things you can do, it seems the kids/adults that have a strong advocate are the ones that get the more aggressive care. We can be a pain in the you know what to the providers, but dang we will ask questions, camp out at door steps and make demands.

A last thing, do you and your family really feel safe, and what does your son express in a plan for if he feels he could harm himself or you?
Welcome here,
:hug:
Dianne

DiMarie

You said it well.

And much of what you said I wish I'd remembered too.

Donna:grouphug:

Mindyj Hi. We are here to help you through this. Are you,and your husband doing OK? This must be a ordeal for the whole family. BF:hug::grouphug::hug:

Concerned about you Mindy,
Hoping that you are finding network support. Keeping you and the family close in thoughts and prayers. This is such a tough time, stressful, but know you have friends that care.
Thinking of you today,
Dianne

Hi,

This blog at psychCentral has suggestions:

http://psychcentral.com/lib/2011/bip...manic-episode/
Bipolar Disorder: Helping Your Loved One Manage a Manic Episode

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Additional Treatment Tips for Bipolar Disorder
It can be hard to find a psychiatrist who specializes in bipolar disorder. This tends to be even trickier in rural areas. Miklowitz suggested seeking a one-time consult with a specialist. That practitioner can evaluate your loved one and create a report with the medications they’ll need, which you can then bring to your general practitioner.

Participating in research studies is another way to gain access to treatments that you wouldn’t otherwise, he said. Even if participants are placed in the placebo or “minimal treatment” condition, they still have the opportunity to attend a specialized clinic and get careful oversight.

Collaborating with your loved one’s treatment team is important. But it’s not always possible if they refuse to sign release forms to facilitate communication. If that’s the case, you can get tips and insight into bipolar disorder by reading books on the topic (such as Miklowitz’s publications above) or from newsletters (he recommended Muffy Walker’s “My Support” newsletter, but you might also try Psych Central’s own bipolar newsletter as well) or websites (he also suggested McMan’s Depression and Bipolar website, but you might also try Psych Central’s Bipolar resources section).

Also, even if you can’t obtain information about your loved one from their doctor, you can provide them with information, especially during emergencies. So if your loved one’s symptoms are worsening, tell their doctor immediately.