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- Thread starter Yuri De Lima
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Seriously.. Get them to a Dr. and get their lithium adjusted to where they can function in society.
mellowvision
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Honestly, my professional advice is this:
If you can get them to go to a mental health professional, please do. There are a lot of new medictions that do wonders for bi-polar disorder. Lithium is not the only option
If they are already on medication and are still experiencing symptoms, please notify their dr. They may not be being honest with the dr.
If they are experiencing negative side effects and refuse to take their meds, try to get the to talk to their dr about it. Meds can be changed. Not all meds work for all people.
if they pose a threat to themselves or others, or are unable to meet their daily needs (eating, bathing, etc.) they can be 51-50'ed (committed for 72 hours for observation and medication stabilization.) To do this either take them to the emergency room, the mental health crisis unit, or call 911.
If you could provide more information about the kind of advice you want I can be more specific.
If you can get them to go to a mental health professional, please do. There are a lot of new medictions that do wonders for bi-polar disorder. Lithium is not the only option
If they are already on medication and are still experiencing symptoms, please notify their dr. They may not be being honest with the dr.
If they are experiencing negative side effects and refuse to take their meds, try to get the to talk to their dr about it. Meds can be changed. Not all meds work for all people.
if they pose a threat to themselves or others, or are unable to meet their daily needs (eating, bathing, etc.) they can be 51-50'ed (committed for 72 hours for observation and medication stabilization.) To do this either take them to the emergency room, the mental health crisis unit, or call 911.
If you could provide more information about the kind of advice you want I can be more specific.
Wish you luck. I agree with getting them to a Doctor. There might even be some support groups available for those family and friends that deal with people affected.
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