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<blockquote data-quote="Triedntrue" data-source="post: 757108" data-attributes="member: 21499"><p>I have also tried for years to get my son on medications for bipolar. He takes them for a couple weeks decides they don't work or he doesn't like how they make him feel. He even argues that he is more productive without them. Then he calls and is talking suicide sometimes to upset me or play me and sometimes he is very depressed. As a parent we do all we can but sometimes depression seems to be contagious and we reach a point where it is hard for us to function on their behalf . i do take an antidepressant which helps on an everyday basis but is sometimes lacking when he stresses me out. I believe we have to recognize that we can't always give them the help they need because they won't accept it. My son calls me the pill lady if i mention getting on medications. At what point do we put OUR mental and physical health and sometimes OUR safety first. I am always willing to give my son a real or metaphysical hug but sometimes he is not willing to accept it. Most times he either does not know or does not care what effect his decisions have on me. I am not asking for sympathy i don't think anyone here is i am just trying to explain that there are two sides to most of these stories. </p><p>There are cases where our son's and daughters mental stability are dangerous to us especially when they self medicate. In other cases our mental health system is sorely lacking and jail has become a substitute for mental health care or the only place that can make them comply. That is sad because it also makes it difficult for them to get jobs and be able to function on their own. Best solution i have found is prayer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Triedntrue, post: 757108, member: 21499"] I have also tried for years to get my son on medications for bipolar. He takes them for a couple weeks decides they don't work or he doesn't like how they make him feel. He even argues that he is more productive without them. Then he calls and is talking suicide sometimes to upset me or play me and sometimes he is very depressed. As a parent we do all we can but sometimes depression seems to be contagious and we reach a point where it is hard for us to function on their behalf . i do take an antidepressant which helps on an everyday basis but is sometimes lacking when he stresses me out. I believe we have to recognize that we can't always give them the help they need because they won't accept it. My son calls me the pill lady if i mention getting on medications. At what point do we put OUR mental and physical health and sometimes OUR safety first. I am always willing to give my son a real or metaphysical hug but sometimes he is not willing to accept it. Most times he either does not know or does not care what effect his decisions have on me. I am not asking for sympathy i don't think anyone here is i am just trying to explain that there are two sides to most of these stories. There are cases where our son's and daughters mental stability are dangerous to us especially when they self medicate. In other cases our mental health system is sorely lacking and jail has become a substitute for mental health care or the only place that can make them comply. That is sad because it also makes it difficult for them to get jobs and be able to function on their own. Best solution i have found is prayer. [/QUOTE]
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