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does anyone here have ides on how to help get through to crazy family members? my father is nuts, like bipolar not like cashew. He's been going to psychologist and psychiatrists for his depression, bipolar, and alcoholism but nothing works. Two months ago he lost his license for 3 months for drunk driving and that is really killing him even though he's lucky he didn't get 7 or more. He always takes his anger for his problems out on my mother and I. Nothing seems to get through to him. The stupid psychiatrist just keeps giving him kpins which is not something I'd recommend for an alcoholic, she must be retarded. I don't know what to do anymore tonight my mom said he came home super drunk and did some retarded crap. Anyone here have any advice how to get through to someone like this? He's really stubborn too..
Post by DystopianDream on Jul 30, 2008 0:22:43 GMT -5
Das-- I'm really sorry you're going through this. I can't imagine how rough that's gotta be, seeing your dad like that.
How are things with your mom? I'm sure you two have confronted him before, but have you two done it together? Is there any way you and other members of your family could sit him down and let him know how his behaviours are affecting you? I know, it sounds a lot like an intervention, but maybe if you let him know how much this is stressing you and your mom out in an honest yet respectful way, you may eventually get through to him.
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hey das, if you can video him when he comes home and he has been drinking and show it to him when he sobers up...that may be a good wake up call for him...
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Post by Steel_City_X on Jul 30, 2008 7:51:18 GMT -5
Das, Sorry to hear about the issues. I was a lot angrier before I got some chemical imbalances adjusted. Luckily for my family, I am a mellow drunk. I was not a believer in pills to offset depression/anger issues, but I live a life that is much mellower now. I may not always like the fact that certain things do not cause me to flip out, but I suspect that my wife and son are much happier now that I am on 'happy pills'. Try to learn about what you do not like about his behavior, and remember is many years from now when you have a family. I try to think about what I did not like about my dad and to not inflict those things on my son.
I know that there are support groups out there for people with family members with issues. I'm sure that with a little searching online you can find one that meets your needs. Find a support system for yourself and, if willing, your mother. Find out how others deal and find some peace for yourself. Through this I believe that you will find a way to help your father, too.
Post by Fishing Maniac on Jul 30, 2008 20:46:11 GMT -5
I have a lot of things like this in my family. In my experience it takes a great deal of time to get through to them. They have to realize something that makes them want to change things themselves. Changing becomes an even greater challenge for them. The dumb shrink puts a spin on it that I have not had to experience. Kpin is not a drug that counteracts bipolar disorder. It's a tranquilizer.
