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Originally Posted by tc2012
Hi,
I must have more problems than my son who is BP. I am the only mother on this site that constantly questioning people for answers. I am just so desperate to try to help my son. He was taking Depikote and quit and began having symptoms you are describing. He quit his job, thought he saw UFO's. He thought he knew what everyone in the room was thinking (it was all bad) He had special powers, like he could look at something with his eyes and thought he could move it. He would get frustrated with me bc I told him I didn't see it moving. All of that happened in December. Since then he has become somewhat more rational but still unable to work due to anxiety. I am very scared. Does anyone know if those symptoms could be caused by stopping Depikote? He tells me he had stopped taking it before that happened. I am not sure. I just know I have been unable to help him much.
He makes everyone mad constantly. I just want to help him but I have had little success.
Thank you!
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There are many Moms, Dads, girlfriends,boyfriends here looking for help with a loved one.
You don't mention your sons age.... I'm going to guess and assume he is over 18. You can force him to take meds. It's possible that he had side effects from the depakote. Pretty much every person put on psych meds will stop a few due to unwanted side effects.
Does he has a Therapist? Talk therapy often helps bring issues forward so they can looked at, dealt with. The majority of people that go the medication route often need to try numerous combos until one is found that helps systems and doesn't cause unbearable side effects.
Good Luck