Bipolar father-in-law?
My dear father-in-law is a bipolar. Now as he is dealing with his depression phase it seems like he cannot function or deal with ANYTHING going on his life. He has totally given up on everything. My husband and I thought it would be a good idea to invite him over to live with us until he feels better. What should I expect from him now that he might come and live with us for a while? >
Best answer:
2 weeks ago
We do not have children.
He used to take meds but stopped a long time ago and refused to start again. He seemed to be doing well (with several ups and downs of course) all these years but now that he is getting older the symptoms are getting worse.
Best answer:
Well, you are taking a lot on. You really need to decide upon some "conditions" that would make it viable or not. My first thought there is the medication issue.
The other problem is that the depression part of the cycle is, in a way, easier for you to deal with sympathetically. It's the manic phase that does so much damage.
Get as educated on the subject as you can IN ADVANCE. You will, of course, have to be flexible, but you and your husband should have a basic, informed and shared philosphy to begin with.
Good luck and have courage!
Best answer:
2 weeks ago
We do not have children.
He used to take meds but stopped a long time ago and refused to start again. He seemed to be doing well (with several ups and downs of course) all these years but now that he is getting older the symptoms are getting worse.
Best answer:
Well, you are taking a lot on. You really need to decide upon some "conditions" that would make it viable or not. My first thought there is the medication issue.
The other problem is that the depression part of the cycle is, in a way, easier for you to deal with sympathetically. It's the manic phase that does so much damage.
Get as educated on the subject as you can IN ADVANCE. You will, of course, have to be flexible, but you and your husband should have a basic, informed and shared philosphy to begin with.
Good luck and have courage!
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