shay34
04-29-2004, 12:48 PM
Hello all. I have a 36 year old sister who is diagnosed with bipolar and physchosis. Lately she has been saying 'they' are telling her things. I dont know who 'they' is. When I ask her she says they are telling her in her dreams. She says things like she will be getting married and when she moves away 'they' will break her windows out of her home. She says that she is adopted and and has different illiness. She has nailed her windows shut because she think someone is coming to her home to break in. I just dont know what to make of all this. Those are just a few of the things she believes. I dont know what to make of all this. She has a son who I am afraid for. I dont want her to unintentionally harm him or anyone thinking someone is breaking into her home. My children often goes there to play so I worry about them too. For the past week I have not let them go. I dont think she is taking her medications. I dont know where to go from here. Should I call her doctor? What will they do? Can they force her somehow to take them? Will they admit her? I am lost here and need some advice on helping her. She lives alone with her son. Please help. :confused:
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spreeville
04-29-2004, 08:22 PM
You say she has psychosis, but has she been officially diagnosed with schizophrenia? The term psychosis is kind of vague. Since she is also bi-polar, it can be called schizoaffective disorder, which is a combination of the two occuring at the same time. Some of what she's saying sounds like paranoid schizophrenia. If she hasn't been diagnosed with that to your knowledge, she should be seen by a doctor again to be put on the proper meds. Unfortunately, these disorders are incredibly difficult to treat. It is probably best that along with meds, she also go to therapy. If she doesn't want to help herself, then that's when you or someone else needs to step in. Even if she hates you for having her admitted (if it came to that), at least you know she's safe and getting the help she needs.
I don't blame you for being afraid for the kids, I would be too. I would simply keep a close eye on her. If untreated, it can become progressively worse, so it's best to get help early on. There are people who with meds and therapy, go on to live perfectly normal lives. Once a person is aware of what is going on with them, it is easier for them to control how these thoughts affect them.
I don't blame you for being afraid for the kids, I would be too. I would simply keep a close eye on her. If untreated, it can become progressively worse, so it's best to get help early on. There are people who with meds and therapy, go on to live perfectly normal lives. Once a person is aware of what is going on with them, it is easier for them to control how these thoughts affect them.
hry33
04-30-2004, 06:44 PM
Hi
Yes, tell her doc and also has she got a psychiatrist? they can help
tell the police also if her condition gets bad enough
its usually a waste of time to try to argue with deluded people and it does sound like she has stopped her meds, or maybe she has just run out of them....
sometimes a monthly injection of meds can be done
Yes, tell her doc and also has she got a psychiatrist? they can help
tell the police also if her condition gets bad enough
its usually a waste of time to try to argue with deluded people and it does sound like she has stopped her meds, or maybe she has just run out of them....
sometimes a monthly injection of meds can be done
KShortie
05-04-2004, 05:55 PM
Hi. I have a cousin who is bipolar with psychotic features. She does not have schizophrenia, the psychosis goes along with her bipolar illness. Unfortunately I don't know about the state where you live but where I live you can only have someone committed for 72 hours, and you can't do that unless they are a danger to themselves or others. If she has a psychiatrist you can get in touch and explain what is going on. It is really unfortunate in the US but alot of seriously mentally ill people don't have any place to go. They can be hospitalized for a few weeks on psych floors in hospitals, but as soon as they stabalize a little they are then discharged to out-patient care. The care for alot of these patients are left to family members. Good luck and I send you positive thoughts :angel:
joebloggs
05-06-2004, 09:57 AM
its a very bad world out there
people in power play mind games with other people
maybe shes telling the truth
people in power play mind games with other people
maybe shes telling the truth

