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My otherwise wonderful 19 year old son was diagnosed as bipolar this summer...hard to tell if this is a legitimate diagnosis since he's a pretty eclectic drug user...he's quit collge, moved back home and when he's not high, is a great young man...unfortunately when he is impaired, he's hostile, aggressive, frightening and bacically making my life a misery. I'm forcing him to attend NA meetings as a criterion for continuing to live in the house, hoping that continued exposure to the supportive atmosphere will rub off.... Does anyone have any other suggestions ?
1st step: see a doctor, make sure he is physically ok.
2nd step: see a psychiatrist, there may be a medication he can take to stabilize him.
3rd step: see a therapist (along with the medication, it has been shown to improve recovery chances)
4th step: go to meetings. You to Nar Anon, him to NA
hope you have insurance....
You have the right idea telling your son he needs to attend NA in order to continue living with you. Setting boundaries in love is the toughest thing that family members face. There is also Naranon or Alanon for you. That program really helps family members detach with love. I attend myself and it has helped me tremendously.
Hopefully your son is on medication by the doctor who diagnosed his Bi-polar disorder. If not, he really should see a good psychiatrist.
Addiction is a terrible illness. Treatment and support helps.
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