Yesterday I told my mother something mildly disappointing.

It was the kind of news that most people would have a reaction of "Well that is inconvenient, but ok."

She flew off the handle and dressed me down, insulting my recovery, my boyfriend, my job and my personality. Basically tearing down my whole life in a very insulting, angry way.

I know she is off her meds. She has reacted this way before.

About a month ago we had a conversation about meds. She said that she is getting off the lithium. When I asked why, she said she felt like she didn't need it anymore. I reminded her of what it is like to be off meds, and that she makes bad decisions that make life worse. I reminded her what it feels like to be off meds, and how uncomfortable racing thoughts and lack of sleep can be.

I don't think the conversation took.

The thing is, I can't be around her when she isn't taking care of herself, mostly because she can be very mean to me.

I don't know what to do, because I know that when people ask if you are taking your medication it can be very insulting. I really don't want a fight.

I get so frustrated with this, I don't understand why its ok for me to have BP, but when it comes to her there is so much denial. I got it from her!

Any advice? Anyone have a BP parent?