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Have Bipolar, Other Mental Illness, Don't Take Medicines, Gets Functioning Blackouts. How To Help?
my husband is a black male in his mid 30's and drinks heavy also he is bipolar and several other mental related illnessess- he is manic most of the time and severally depressed the other times living with him is almost impossible-he doesnt want to take his meds half the time and gets in functioning blackouts fuled with rage-help me with suggesting what i should do to get him the proper help.
Tue, 3 Sep 2013
hello, I can imagine what you are going through but it will be very difficult handling him on your own. I know you may feel it is your sole responibility to take care of your husband bu the best you can do is fiind him help. the episodes of rage and depression suggets he may have an addiction problem. I will advice you to try to get him in a cleaning home f possible but make sure you visit very often to keep him intouch with family. I wish you the best
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