Thu, 08/19/2010 - 00:02
My daughter was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she is 18 and legally an adult. She lives at home yet i cant get info and when i call the therapist, psychologist and doctors to let them know she needs additional or different meds i am ignored. I understand she is 18, but still my little girl.I noticed in the past few days she is acting erratic and feel an explosion coming. I dont know what i can do to convince these :professionals" i live with her, see her on a daily basis, therefore i feel my input is crucial to her treatment. What do i do?
I was diagnosed with bipolar depression and the most important adults around me are my mother and husband. They of course are my emergency contacts. Talk to your daughter while she is in one of her stable moods and see if she is willing to allow you in on one of her sessions. Based on my husband's comments, my medications were adjusted and for that I am grateful. I feel so much better. Furthermore, if you attend a session with your daughter’s permission, this could also allow the opportunity for her to sign required documentation for you to add information as needed concerning her condition. I am now well on my way to full recovery, I think. I surely know that my marriage is doing a lot better now that I have taken the option that I have just suggested to you. Hope this helps.