Hi Jennyanydots,

Wow. You have your hands full! Hugs to you, Jenny.

Is there just you and your mom in the family to deal with your dad?
Is there anyone he will listen to, or acquiesce to, when he's starting into mania?
Will he adjust his meds to address his mania, with or without someone else leaning on him to do so?
Will he contact his pdoc, assuming he has one, to ask for help without prompting from anyone else?

Do you think he knows he is in trouble with his condition?

What happens when he becomes manic?

If he's already texting nasty names, abusing people, what's next?
Can you be around what's next?

Does his exacerbation stress you enough to put your own health at risk?

Is it feasible to stay with your mom?
Do you need to be home?
Do you need him removed from your property?
Does he have a home to go to?
Does he need hospitalization when he goes into mania?
Is he ever violent?

I also feel the authorities can help without intending an arrest, IF you need him to leave your property (for any of various reasons). If he happens to become belligerent with the authorities, the reality of whether or not he gets himself arrested is really up to him and his own behaviors.

These are my initial responses. I will give it some more thought.

I am glad you have a support group meeting tonight!

Your own welfare and your own safety are important.

Please let us know how you are doing?

Thinking of You,
WC