Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
Parent Emeritus
Please help
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 290513"><p>Your situation sounds tragic and sadly, one that is not too uncommon for bipolar patients and their families. I think I would focus on your own mental health and happiness. Her success will depend much on what she wants for herself. I would offer to pay for therapy for her. Let her sets some goals there. Is this lifestyle what she wants for herself? Consider getting her to a therapist who has experience working with Bipolar patients. I would also consider helping her get on SS Disability. Just completing the paperwork for this is very difficult. After that, you'll be able to more comfortably pull back. Even on Disability she can work pt and should be expect to try her best to do so if she has any ability to work to supplement her check. I would pull back giving her any money. Perhaps do so in a limited way now, but completely if and when she should receive disability in the future. However, I would always be willing to lend a hand to help her with medical care, especially psychological care. I would encourage her to go to NA and you should seriously consider going to NA or Families Anonynous. If she is disrespectful to you or worse, I would seriously consider walking away from the situation until she choses to look at it differently and behave more appropriately. Work this so that you rapidly detach emotionally and financially. Start the separation process now. You can not keep this up. She is an adult, she needs to be independent. Do your very best to nurture your relationship with your husband and if necessary, go to a few Couples Therapy sessions. Wishing you well. I'm very sorry...I totally understand...it is profoundly difficult.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 290513"] Your situation sounds tragic and sadly, one that is not too uncommon for bipolar patients and their families. I think I would focus on your own mental health and happiness. Her success will depend much on what she wants for herself. I would offer to pay for therapy for her. Let her sets some goals there. Is this lifestyle what she wants for herself? Consider getting her to a therapist who has experience working with Bipolar patients. I would also consider helping her get on SS Disability. Just completing the paperwork for this is very difficult. After that, you'll be able to more comfortably pull back. Even on Disability she can work pt and should be expect to try her best to do so if she has any ability to work to supplement her check. I would pull back giving her any money. Perhaps do so in a limited way now, but completely if and when she should receive disability in the future. However, I would always be willing to lend a hand to help her with medical care, especially psychological care. I would encourage her to go to NA and you should seriously consider going to NA or Families Anonynous. If she is disrespectful to you or worse, I would seriously consider walking away from the situation until she choses to look at it differently and behave more appropriately. Work this so that you rapidly detach emotionally and financially. Start the separation process now. You can not keep this up. She is an adult, she needs to be independent. Do your very best to nurture your relationship with your husband and if necessary, go to a few Couples Therapy sessions. Wishing you well. I'm very sorry...I totally understand...it is profoundly difficult. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
Parent Emeritus
Please help
Top