I have a son who is Bipolar I and has been in treatment for over 11 years. He is now 24 and still lives at home. He was/stated he was stable. I knew he was lying to himself and others. He had a bad day yesterday and lost his job. Once again instead of working through his resources, he hurt himself. He ALWAYS calls 911 and is hospitalized. He has blown smoke up everyone's ***. The therapist, his support group, his family. He knew he wasn't stable, but yet he felt he was on top of things.

The bottom line is, when is the time to stop being an advocate? I have always been there to be supportive. I went to the hospital last night, I saw with my eyes he was alive. I asked if he wanted me to take any of his things home. He said "No, his friend would get his things home" and I left. He tried to ask me if I was mad. I told him I was beyond "mad." I went home and informed his sisters. I am now currently mulling every scenario of how to deal with this situation AGAIN.

Frankly, I'm done. He is an adult. He can figure out where to go from here. I am ready to close my door and say figure it out. I have a husband, myself, 3 other children and a granddaughter to deal with. I don't want to hate him. You have NO idea how many people have given him help and tools and support. I feel sorry for them! I just don't know what to do at this point.