Jennifer -- I am dealing with a mother who I think has bi-polar disorder. She has admitted to be depressed recently but now says she is fine (but hasn't done anything to be fine). I have another family member who has bi-polar disorder & thinks my mother has it, too. In addition, I found out years ago my mother was on lithium (I am not sure if she is on that now), which I have been told treats this. I have told her she needs to get professional help, but she refuses. What makes the situation worse is that she blames me for her depression. I have asked my sister to help me to get her to seek help & instead of dealing with this tough subject has decided to blame me for her depression as well. Any advice?
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Jennifer -- I am dealing with a mother who I think has bi-polar disorder. She has admitted to be depressed recently but now says she is fine (but hasn't done anything to be fine). I have another family member who has bi-polar disorder & thinks my mother has it, too. In addition, I found out years ago my mother was on lithium (I am not sure if she is on that now), which I have been told treats this. I have told her she needs to get professional help, but she refuses. What makes the situation worse is that she blames me for her depression. I have asked my sister to help me to get her to seek help & instead of dealing with this tough subject has decided to blame me for her depression as well. Any advice?
July 21, 2008 - 9:29amThis Comment
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