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In reply to the discussion: Any suggestion on dealing with a bi polar sibling? [View all]Victor_c3
(3,557 posts)31. Thanks for the thought and the concern
The well being of my kids are the forefront of my concern and I believe in my wife's concern too.
I can't think of one instance when her rage has been directed at our children. Fortunately, whenever she gets overwhelmed, she'll give me a call if I'm at work and I can come home and take care of the kids while she hides away in her room for the rest of the day. I work 10 minutes from home and my boss is very understanding.
I'm not happy about it, but I can take someone freaking out at me all day. I wouldn't tolerate it for a single instant if she did the same to our children.
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good to hear you are taking that step. you will be setting a great example by coping with the issue
bettyellen
Feb 2014
#42
I think you also should be scared of what living in that kind of situation will do to your kids. nt
raccoon
Feb 2014
#52
I had to do inpatient treatment before I could see that I really had a problem.
bravenak
Feb 2014
#9
Since Sue is dealing with it herself with the help of qualified medical facility
Demeter
Feb 2014
#17
I hope she pursues treatment. I have a son who is 36 who has been bi-polar his whole life.
OregonBlue
Feb 2014
#23
Much of what you are telling us sounds very like my brother who was diagnosed years ago. All I can
jwirr
Feb 2014
#25
This was a preliminary look at a test scan. The doc thought that what he was looking at was....
peace13
Feb 2014
#47
I wish I could help more, but my local chapter of NAMI is a good resource.
lumberjack_jeff
Feb 2014
#48