[ComfortablyNumb5]

I just got off the phone with my father in hopes of some support. I told him how I went hypomania and needed to be medicated again. Yea well I won't be getting a get better soon card from him that's for sure. Because "it's all ****! It's in your head" get a damn job and stop being a baby". So yea, that's about my only line of support outside of the Internet. He's one to talk tho. He's one out of 9 children. Half of them are self medicating alcoholics (like myself and my dad), and the other half are too paranoid and anxious to leave the house without their meds. So that's just my dads perspective on anyone who needs to depend on meds.

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[Azvixxen]

Sorry to hear that is his response. Remember that MI is still something fairly "new" to a lot of people who come from the old school way of thinking that we should never talk about any of this "crazy" stuff that is as he said "all in your head". Take care of yourself and keep talking to your docs, to people who will support you, and in the forums.

[Christopher1990]

you need to take your meds, are you taking your meds? Meds med med medication take dont forget mhmm meds

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[gina_re]

I talked to my dad a couple of days ago and was explaining my recent hypomania episode. He was telling me "see it's that medication you're taking, you gotta be careful". While there may be some truth to that (my antidepressant might have been too high which explains why I was thrown into hypomania, it has been decreased since), I still need to take them and I'll continue to take them despite the ups and downs, they are few and far between I'll take that "risk". It's hard explaining it to people that don't get it.

My mom was depressed last year and she was extremely hesitant to take the antidepressant she was prescribed. She was clearly really depressed. Her reasoning for not wanting to? She didn't want to end up like me...taking multiple medications and having these issues. I had to explain to her, it's not the same thing and she won't "turn bipolar".

[Victoria'smom]

My dad used to try to hide my medicine. We've since agreed to disagree. He feels they're worse then street drugs. My mom doesn't care. My sisters hold it against me. My husband is scared for me to be without.

[Christopher1990]

Originally Posted by gina_re

I talked to my dad a couple of days ago and was explaining my recent hypomania episode. He was telling me "see it's that medication you're taking, you gotta be careful". While there may be some truth to that (my antidepressant might have been too high which explains why I was thrown into hypomania, it has been decreased since), I still need to take them and I'll continue to take them despite the ups and downs, they are few and far between I'll take that "risk". It's hard explaining it to people that don't get it.


My mom was depressed last year and she was extremely hesitant to take the antidepressant she was prescribed. She was clearly really depressed. Her reasoning for not wanting to? She didn't want to end up like me...taking multiple medications and having these issues. I had to explain to her, it's not the same thing and she won't "turn bipolar".

Anti-depressents can trigger a manic episode even if youve never had any bipolar symptoms in your life. It happens. I would be hesitent too

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[ComfortablyNumb5]

Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

My dad used to try to hide my medicine. We've since agreed to disagree. He feels they're worse then street drugs. My mom doesn't care. My sisters hold it against me. My husband is scared for me to be without.

My dad acts like they're street drugs too. He's so embarrassed by me. Sometimes to piss him off, I'll start talking about all my diff meds.

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[raspberrytorte]

My parents and sister feel my situation is because of the meds I'm taking, and who knows I guess, maybe they are. I can't find out because I promised my husband I wouldn't stop taking them!

Sorry to hear about your dad being so mean, rxqueen.

[BleakGeek]

Originally Posted by RxQueen875

I just got off the phone with my father in hopes of some support. I told him how I went hypomania and needed to be medicated again. Yea well I won't be getting a get better soon card from him that's for sure. Because "it's all ****! It's in your head" get a damn job and stop being a baby". So yea, that's about my only line of support outside of the Internet. He's one to talk tho. He's one out of 9 children. Half of them are self medicating alcoholics (like myself and my dad), and the other half are too paranoid and anxious to leave the house without their meds. So that's just my dads perspective on anyone who needs to depend on meds.

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It breaks my heart when a loved one does not support them when they need it most. I'm so sorry you have to go through that!

[Row Jimmy]

My mom is a pain in the *** when it comes to medication - she gets all bent out of shape about people being "medicated" and prefers things like conferring with a priest. She's paranoid about everyone being "addicted" because she grew up in an abusive household and has never come to terms with her own issues. I inherited my BP from her, no question, yet she coyly passes it off to my father's side of the family because he has a cousin who was in Vietnam and he struggles with PTSD. My dad is the most even and fair guy I know and has had to suffer through a lot with my mom and her erratic behavior. He's starting to age so my sisters and I are all watching her closely to make sure she doesn't start verbally abusing him like she did to us. My sisters are very supportive of me in general although my brothers-in-law think there's nothing wrong with me........they're all high achievers, of course.

My mom made a big deal about me nodding off when she visited last but that's a side effect of Depakote. Even though I'm under the care of a doctor, and the medication works quite well with few side effects, she still looks at me as "doped up" even though Depakote isn't a narcotic.

[gina_re]

Originally Posted by Christopher1990

Anti-depressents can trigger a manic episode even if youve never had any bipolar symptoms in your life. It happens. I would be hesitent too

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Anything is possible, but I think this is the first hypo manic experience I've had, and this convo was way before this. At the age of 60 without any known psychiatric issues besides the depressive problems (her mom was ill, she wasn't working, she was miserable) I'm leaning towards the side that she will be ok. Her concern was more along the lines of the repeated hospitalizations that I've had over the years.

[Woolly Bugger]

With the exception of my spouse, my family and friends know nothing about my meds. (Actually, I did tell one friend that I was taking lithium, but I regretted it afterwards.) What good does it do to have people know what meds you are taking? I am never again going to discuss my illness with anyone, unless it becomes necessary to do so at work in order to save my job. I don't see the value in it, and I believe that most people don't want to be burdened with the truth anyway.

While I've been off meds for awhile now, when I am on them, I never tell anybody unless there is a direct benefit for doing so.

As far as I'm concerned, my mental health is none of anybody's business.

[BipolaRNurse]

The only thing my husband cares about in regards to meds is that I take them. Our life together has been so much better since I've been medicated that he makes sure I don't forget them (and I do sometimes). He puts the pillbox and a glass of water under my nose twice a day. He's very much invested in my care and I'm grateful for his help.

[Homeira]

Family can be the best, but also the worst!

[ComfortablyNumb5]

My cousins wife suffered from post partum depression and anxiety. So after losing my job from my BP, I turned to her for some emotional support. We've known each other since I was little so I always felt I could trust her. Well about 4 mon of a deep depression, she asked why I'm not working. I told her I'm just not ready. Well she went and told my whole family that I'm not working because I'm on drugs! So much for thanksgiving this year. She's lucky I wasn't manic at the time. All I gatta say

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[Homeira]

Originally Posted by RxQueen875

My cousins wife suffered from post partum depression and anxiety. So after losing my job from my BP, I turned to her for some emotional support. We've known each other since I was little so I always felt I could trust her. Well about 4 mon of a deep depression, she asked why I'm not working. I told her I'm just not ready. Well she went and told my whole family that I'm not working because I'm on drugs! So much for thanksgiving this year. She's lucky I wasn't manic at the time. All I gatta say

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Something very similar happened to me. I felt sooo betrayed She went from friend to just someone I know really fast.

[*Laurie*]

In my experience, the people who are least supportive of medication are the ones who need it themselves, but are in major denial.

[ComfortablyNumb5]

Originally Posted by LauraBeth

In my experience, the people who are least supportive of medication are the ones who need it themselves, but are in major denial.

True story!

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[penname]

My mom doesn't believe in western medicine. And it's not just the psych meds, it's everything. She got rid of my cough syrup and gave me a ton of herbal teas. She thinks that all medication is addictive, and she's pressuring me to go off of them.

[notthisagain]

My bf got it in his head somehow that I am a drug addict and that I like taking these medications. He thinks that they are as bad as heroin. I've tried to explain the different classes of medications to him until I am blue in the face. This from a guy who thinks nothing of drinking who knows how much beer while partying with his friends. I think one of the worst things about this MI is the ignorance and lack of support.

[Ripose]

I don't ever tell anyone I'm on an anti-psychotic I just tell them it's a tranquilizer. That is if it even comes up for some reason, I don't volunteer the information unless I'm comparing meds with someone else who is bipolar.

[WorkhorseDVM]

My spouse wishes I did not need the meds, and along with my family thinks I am "overmedicated". They all know I have to take them. *I* know I have to take them ...

[ComfortablyNumb5]

I sent a heartfelt msg to my aunt trying to explain my illness and why I can't work right now. I even left links for her to read. She hasn't responded. Lol o well I tried

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When I tell my partner that I'm done with meds she gets like "noooo"...

I just tell them that I'd rather be drinking, at least you can get catch a buzz.