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Old Sep 15, 2009, 05:25 PM
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okay this is my first time doing this, but my son was diagnosed bipolar 11 years ago. he is 18 now and life is extremely hard for him. he is angry all the time seems so agitated. taken him off abilify he only takes his primary trileptal. i feel like there is a storm i can't catch this time.

his p-doc is ready to throw up his hands and that's always scary. i have been told by our family therapist he is one of the most extreme cases he has seen in 20 years!! he has a good job works 5-6 days per week buying a truck, but his disorder makes consistency really tough.

i have prayed for some help to come but i am really scared right now. He seems to be giving up on himself and he thinks noone can help him.

he wants to be on his own but he can't even remember to take his meds everyday without me reminding him and he will just not take them if he moves out.

what should this mother do?
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Old Sep 15, 2009, 07:35 PM
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It sounds like a tough situation, but I see a red flag or two. Now, I am not a doctor, but I was on Trileptal alone and I was having the same symptoms. I was not only depressed, but angry, irritable and hostile. It wasn't until I was put on Prozac and Seroquel in addition to Trileptal that I was able to experience stability. It has only been a few weeks, but the difference is like night and day.

Also, I wonder if it is time for a new p-doc. No p-doc should want to give up on a patient no matter how difficult the case is.

I hope you find relief for your son and remember to take care of yourself too.
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Old Sep 16, 2009, 06:51 AM
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I agree with BNLs, new pdoc perhaps and new meds. If he's 18, there are some drugs that are okay for adults, which he now is, but not for children. Perhaps Lamictal or another mood stabilizer and/or an atypical antipsychotic (for racing thoughts/depression) or an antidepressant. Only a Dr can tell, but his monotherapy doesn't sound like it's working.

Sorry this is so tough right now.

Hope you can find someone who will help you and your son and have them not give up on him.
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