re: Bi Polar Disorder question...?

Question: A friend of a friend has a bi polar disorder and should a person try to force "reality" on them to bring them back or should you play along with them? She came off medication and the family doesn't want to put her back on because a new Dr. said she doesn't need it but she is dilusional and really bad! Any advice is welcome.

Answers:
I've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder for over fifteen years, and I am worried about your friend. Problems with understanding "reality" are an indicator that she may be going into an unsafe mood swing. My feeling is that a different dotor or another opinion is a good idea. Also, is your friend a minor? if not, the family shouldn't be making her healthcare decisions for her (unless she is incompetent, in which case she probably definitely needs meds)

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got a daugther in law with it they need to see anorther doc

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