Topic : Bipolar Disorder

first of all i wasn't happy because i felt the doctor was saying that everyone with a mental illness is "unstable". my son got so mad because he felt the doctor was suggesting against him having a gun because he had a disorder, he felt like the doctor thought he'd try to kill someone, with the way my son is, he felt he was being attacked. my son has said some things since then that really scares me and now i don't want him to have access to guns, he told me he hopes by the time he reaches the age where he can go in the army that he hopes the iraq war is still going, and i asked why and he said " so i can kill people", i asked why he wanted to kill people and he said "because", then he said "war would be a good way for me to kill people legally",  i didn't even know what to say and i still don't, i'm so blown away by the things that come out of his mouth.he no longer sees that doctor, no doctor actually, he's with his father right now, i'll have him this summer.

Did you ever think of going to a different doctor for a second opinion?  What you are going through should not be happening,  in my opinion.  I could be wrong.....but at least check out someone else.  I went through many pdocs before I found the right doses of what I need to take.  It's just a suggestion. 

Susan

My step son was put out of school three weeks before Christmas because he said almost the exact same thing to his school guidance counselor about wanting to go into the Army so he can kill people.  I would not recommend he go into military service because of this,and sadly, if he sees a recruiter, I will feel responsible for telling the recruiter my observations.  I do not want to go behind his back in a negative way, but I also do not want him hurting himself or others.

However, I myself am bipolar and held a concealed weapon permit for 20+ years without a problem and have a clean criminal record.  I have never threatened anyone with it or used it in anger, nor would I think about killing someone unless it is a clear cut case of self defense.  But, I guess we're all different.

Seven meds is a lot...no wonder you're confused about what drug is causing what side effect.  I think you need to see your doctor and tell him/her what is going on.  Go to your pharmacy and get print-outs on every one of the drugs.  Look over the side effects of each and ask the doctor to help you sort it all out.  Don't go off of any of them without your doctor's permission.  It will take some time to get it all straightened out.  Only one change can be made at a time, and then it takes some time to see the difference.

Call your doctor right away for an appointment ASAP...you should feel good with your meds...

Becky

I have a 24 year old daughter who is in desparte need of some help.  We have spent since she was 17 taking her different doctors, U OF M, herbal doctors,  psychiatrist  etc. she always seems to fall through the cracks or has been misdiagonised.  It is heartbreaking for a mother to see her child go through the  best years of her life, angry, alone, bitter, blaming, raging and sleeping. 

Dr, Phil has sent numerous guests to a place in Arizona that he highly recommands.  They do a complete evaluation, and will give a correct diagnosis.  I need to get a name and number I have e-mailed the show, and contact us several times and never get back a reply, can any one on this board help me.  Please advise, Thanks Terry

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