Bi-polar Mom

[Sothis*Crowfeather]

Oh I hate it when shes in one of these moods...angry for no real reason. Snapping at everything, slamming doors, having no real compassion for others...but they happen...I can almost guartee later today she'll be fine, sympathetic, understanding, even joking and laughing. Sure we all go through several moods a day, but with my mother it's always a sudden and sever change. You never know what will set her off, you walk on egg shells constantly.

I've taken enough pshycolgiy to know that she exhibits many symptoms of bipolar disorder, and to know that she needs treatment. However she dosn't even belive in treatment, or even most mental disorders. I have depression and sever social anxioty, and I had to beg and beg her constantly before she let me get treatment, she still insists there is nothing wrong with me when there clearly was, just the way she insists there is nothing wrong with her. And even if I could talk her into treatment, she also dosn't belive in prescription medcines...or any medicines for that matter. She wouldn't take it.
I see no hope in this situation at all...

...does any one else? Anyone have advice on anything I may not have tried?

[Rowan MoonDragon]

I'm sorry your going through this. I am bipolar and I have to tell you, nothing is going to work until she realizes theres something wrong. My mother and I are both bipolar and we had to realize something was wrong first. We believe my sister is bipolar too, worse than my mom & I, but she doesn't think anything is wrong with her at all. She thinks my mom and are are the ones with the problem...which we are bipolar but we do take meditation. I wish I had some advice but I dont. The only thing I can tell you is that you are going to have to put up with it. If she gets in a mood, leave the room. Try to ignore it. Its extremely difficult to control. Its really hard to be bipolar. I wish I didn't have it, but the fact of the matter is, I do. Try to be understanding when she has an episode. I know its not easy, but she has to come to terms with it herself. I hope someone else has better advice than I. Good luck.

[robinrowland]

My mother was bi-polar also, so I know what you are going through. When they don't see a problem there cannot be a solution. Is she self medicating with alcohol? My mom suffered throughout her life with it and used alcohol to stop the craziness going on inside her. The problem only got worse. A few years before her death she was diagnoised with the desease and was on medication. She said those were the best years of her life. There is nothing for her or you to be ashamed of. Please let her know that this is not her fault. Keep talking to her, and if you have family around, get them involved with talking to her about this. Also get info about this for yourself and her. My heart goes out to you because I know what is like to live every day wondering if it will be a good day. Keep your head up and know that you are not alone.:wave:

[wintermagick]

The only thing that worked for me was moving out. _inabox_

[SilverClaw]

All the things I was going to say have been said but wanted to :hugz: you anyways.