Welcome to EmpowHER. Weather she is an alcholic or not. She needs your time and help more now, then ever. Just the fact she was taken into the hospital for a suicide attempt, it's a sign something is not right in her life. Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away; in fact, it will almost certainly get worse. Diagnosing the problem as early as possible and getting into treatment can help prevent these complications. It's imporatnt to see a primary doctor and he might start her on treatment such as an antidepressant and also to seek help from a psychotherapist. Bipolar disorder is a complex condition. Diagnosis can be tricky and treatment is often difficult. For safety reasons, medication should be closely monitored. A psychiatrist who is skilled in bipolar disorder treatment can help you navigate these twists and turns.
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Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Weather she is an alcholic or not. She needs your time and help more now, then ever. Just the fact she was taken into the hospital for a suicide attempt, it's a sign something is not right in her life. Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away; in fact, it will almost certainly get worse. Diagnosing the problem as early as possible and getting into treatment can help prevent these complications. It's imporatnt to see a primary doctor and he might start her on treatment such as an antidepressant and also to seek help from a psychotherapist. Bipolar disorder is a complex condition. Diagnosis can be tricky and treatment is often difficult. For safety reasons, medication should be closely monitored. A psychiatrist who is skilled in bipolar disorder treatment can help you navigate these twists and turns.
Here are some resources for you
https://www.empowher.com/condition/bipolar-disorder
https://www.empowher.com/condition/depression
https://www.empowher.com/condition/depression/community
Best,
Daisy
June 8, 2012 - 12:14pmThis Comment
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