Brokenfriend, When I ask him what he is sad about and what cause the panic attacks he says he does not know. His behavior is irrational to me at times, incoherent thinking, and dillusional. I almost believe there is some paranoid thinking as well, as some of his stories make so sense - as in they could not have happened. No, the pschy. yesterday did not prescribe him anything and only told him he needed to 'start weening' off the Clonazepam---this drug, I believe, is a large part of his downturn. Thank you for all of your advise and I am glad to hear that you were able to win victory over your younger year challenges!

Dmom305, THANK YOU...sometimes I do feel as if we are not doing the right thing, or enough, or on and on and on---and, I did check with the facilities over the weekend during our 'watch', you are correct they would not take him - he was not in enough danger?!?!?!

Hi,

Weaning him off the Clonazapam and leaving the other medications in place is not an appropriate way to help someone as troubled as what you describe. I hope that you can find a better psychiatrist. Do you live within driving distance of a major research medical hospital attached to a university?

One particular medication is not the cause of this or that. The mixture is what is important.

Most states take away someone's civil rights and force them in the hospital only if they are a danger to self or others. A few states have the additional criterion of the patient not being able to manage. Depending on his medical insurance, he might be able to request admittance himself.

Did the psychiatrist give detailed instructions for tapering off the Clonazapam? The process should be slow. Stopping it quickly can cause seizures and some undesirable side effects. Maybe check with a pharmacist in addition to the psychiatrist.

Paranoia and delusions are part of poorly or non-medicated bipolar. He is unable to answer "why" questions.
Do your best to keep him calm.
Bipolar for Dummies is the best book for help with bipolar.
M

Mindy

You are honestly doing a great job being just what you can. A helpful
parent. I know it from past experience.

Just keep looking into what kind of NAMI experience groups are around
there. Its one of the best organizations you will find.

I was at a fair today. And I remember the name of one of their groups
now. Its family to family. So please see if you can find them.

You can private message me also if you need to.

donna

-Mari I agree. The current mental health help that he's getting is not sufficient. He need's to be properly medicated. It sounds like the doctors that are helping him just don't get it. BF

what are his meds other than klonipin?
bizi

It sounds like he's in potential danger,and needs to be medicated at this time. It does not sound like a good time to wean himself off of any medication. You may want to change doctors,or get in touch with the State Mental Health organization in your state. They have a crises hotline. That's where I'm getting my help. Do you know who to call in your state? It sounds like he needs a anti-psychotic medication.

A long time ago they thought that taking me off Ativan would be the thing to do. They where mistaken. Years later,I'm on Seroquel,which is a anti-psychotic,and Luvox because I have OCD. I'm also on Alprazolam. It took them years,and years to diagnose my mental health problems.

I'm so sorry for the troubles that all of you are going through. Are you getting help from your State Mental Health organization. I'm so sorry. BF