Messages By: rcjay48

I have never felt compelled to join in on a message board but this issue has prompted me to do so.  My 28 year old son is bipolar.  As early as age 3, I knew something was wrong.  He was originally diagnosed ADHD and learning disabled.  He also had other emotional problems.  Life with him was a living hell.  He wasn't accurately diagnosed until a psychotic episode while in the Marines 5 years ago.  I researched the illness and immediately thought,  "Oh my god, this is what he has had all his life!".  If we only knew then, we could have put him on medication when we had more control.  Now,  he refuses to accept this diagnoses and therefore, goes on and off his meds and very rarely goes to counseling.  He has terrorized my family, especially me, and as a result, he has been arrested, spent time in jail and is currently on probation.  He cannot have any contact with my family  and as part of his probabtion, must take his meds and go to counseling.  Unfortuntely, he doesn't always follow the rules so he's always getting into more trouble.  Sadly, we realize that he will most likely never be a part of our lives.  I agree with the two boys on the show . I seriously doubt their mother will ever get well and I  don't believe my son will either.  I am heartbroken.