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<blockquote data-quote="Copabanana" data-source="post: 680675" data-attributes="member: 18958"><p>I was gone for a bit...hope to be with you for awhile.</p><p></p><p>One of the criteria for bipolar is spree-like behavior, like shopping, gambling, etc.</p><p></p><p>I just want to comment on one thing re your above comment. I hope I do not sound harsh (but I would like to get your attention.) What you want or do not want is not a primary factor here. YOU DID NOT WANT ANY OF THIS. But it showed up at your door. Like for the rest of us. We all, most of us, have to deal with choosing between a handful of bad options that feel just noxious. None of us are living our dream. At least in this sphere of our lives.</p><p></p><p>Now, you may feel that getting your daughter involved with the police, with a criminal record or in jail is the last thing you want. Who would? But there are worse things that could happen. This is not in the main about the money or about you.</p><p></p><p>It is about her recovery. Sometimes, these things get worse first rather than better. There may be a time when you want to rein her in. Of course, she may get better and things return to normal, and stay there. The confession would be to have control in a situation where you have none. Sometimes people with bipolar disorder do not like the medication. Because they like the high, the manic or hypomanic phase of their illness--if indeed it is bipolar.</p><p></p><p>All of that said, your are doing fantastic. Your daughter is making some good decisions now too. </p><p></p><p>I would try to not feel so bad about the relationship between the two sisters. If your daughter has an illness, there was likely no intent there to cause harm. The behavior was compartmentalized.</p><p></p><p>COPA</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Copabanana, post: 680675, member: 18958"] I was gone for a bit...hope to be with you for awhile. One of the criteria for bipolar is spree-like behavior, like shopping, gambling, etc. I just want to comment on one thing re your above comment. I hope I do not sound harsh (but I would like to get your attention.) What you want or do not want is not a primary factor here. YOU DID NOT WANT ANY OF THIS. But it showed up at your door. Like for the rest of us. We all, most of us, have to deal with choosing between a handful of bad options that feel just noxious. None of us are living our dream. At least in this sphere of our lives. Now, you may feel that getting your daughter involved with the police, with a criminal record or in jail is the last thing you want. Who would? But there are worse things that could happen. This is not in the main about the money or about you. It is about her recovery. Sometimes, these things get worse first rather than better. There may be a time when you want to rein her in. Of course, she may get better and things return to normal, and stay there. The confession would be to have control in a situation where you have none. Sometimes people with bipolar disorder do not like the medication. Because they like the high, the manic or hypomanic phase of their illness--if indeed it is bipolar. All of that said, your are doing fantastic. Your daughter is making some good decisions now too. I would try to not feel so bad about the relationship between the two sisters. If your daughter has an illness, there was likely no intent there to cause harm. The behavior was compartmentalized. COPA [/QUOTE]
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