[tc2012]

My son (23) recently stopped taking his Depikote. Quit going to work, ended his relationship, moved back home, and stole Adepex from a friend. Would it b wrong for me to tell his Dr? he has an appointment in a few days.

I actually meant call the dr. before his appontment??

[hamster-bamster]

Sure do call the doctor.

[usbusi]

That's a tough question because your son has to face his problems on his own ultimately?

[Trippin2.0]

I would urge you to tell his dr. Yes he has to learn, but we know better than anyone that there is no learning when all your actions make sense and every decision is based on some magical epiphany not to be ignored. The saying ''hindsight is always 20/20'' rings true. His dr is someone he may listen to without the drama that ensues when a family member tries to 'show you the light'... You are being a good mother (care to give mine some tips?) lol, she's a great mom, but useless in the bipolar arena

[BlackPup]

I think it's ok to call the doc. They can make the best decisions when they have the most info. Obviously he can't talk to you about your sons problems without his permission but you can inform him of what's been happening so he knows what's going on when he sees him. Do you think your son won't be honest with him? Also do you think your son would be angry at you for ringing?
Ultimately I might be a bit annoyed if someone rung my pdoc about me but I think I'd see it as them caring about me and trying to help me.

[Victoria'smom]

I would. Pdocs generally don't say where they got their info. Pdoc will probably use that information to find out how best to help your son.

[Doxie mom]

I would call sometimes I wish when I get out of control someone would call my doctor. I feel uncomfortable calling my doctor I feel like I am bothering him it would be a relief for someone else to do it. It is also a good idea in case your son is not being 100 percent honest with his doc.

[tc2012]

Originally Posted by BlackPup

I think it's ok to call the doc. They can make the best decisions when they have the most info. Obviously he can't talk to you about your sons problems without his permission but you can inform him of what's been happening so he knows what's going on when he sees him. Do you think your son won't be honest with him? Also do you think your son would be angry at you for ringing?
Ultimately I might be a bit annoyed if someone rung my pdoc about me but I think I'd see it as them caring about me and trying to help me.

Yes, he would be upset about me calling. But I was very upset about him taking Adepex from his friend. Also, everything has changed about him. He won't even go to work. I beleive he will not tell the Dr. he stopped his meds.

Thank you so much. I have to do what is necessary.

[tc2012]

Originally Posted by Trippin2.0

I would urge you to tell his dr. Yes he has to learn, but we know better than anyone that there is no learning when all your actions make sense and every decision is based on some magical epiphany not to be ignored. The saying ''hindsight is always 20/20'' rings true. His dr is someone he may listen to without the drama that ensues when a family member tries to 'show you the light'... You are being a good mother (care to give mine some tips?) lol, she's a great mom, but useless in the bipolar arena

I am trying, but I may be useless too from what I have seen recently. The only thing I know to do is listen and pretend I am not totally freaked out!

Thank you so much for your input. It helps from someone who actually knows.

[tc2012]

Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

I would. Pdocs generally don't say where they got their info. Pdoc will probably use that information to find out how best to help your son.

I just don't understand how he doesn't realize how much his meds help.
He said it clouds his vision. I think the vision is called reality.

thank you

[Clinte89]

I would say ring his pdoc because be may get upset but you have to keep him safe to especially if you know what's going on. I would maybe recommend you talking to your son about it first but in the end your going to have to call anyway so it's up to you. Hell get over being angry eventually.

[Bipolar mom]

It doesn't hurt to try to call the dr. My mother has done it in the past for my brother (who is 22) however pdocs sometimes want to hear it from the patient when an adult child is involved.