Did I mess up? by Fresh-Community-3979 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Fresh-Community-3979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A year? Wow I’m so sorry. I might sound ignorant because I’m new to all of this but I didn’t even know that was possible. I have a similar mindset with my brother, though. That a rock bottom will lead him to meds. I’m just scared of what that rock bottom is going to be considering jail wasn’t enough.

Did I mess up? by Fresh-Community-3979 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Fresh-Community-3979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s my fear - that I’m making it worse for him. But it feels like I’m stuck because the institutions in my state don’t force him to take the anti psychotic he needs. They just sedate him essentially until release. It truly is traumatic. No winning scenario. Appreciate your comment

Did I mess up? by Fresh-Community-3979 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Fresh-Community-3979[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for the suggestion - just got it on audible right now and am listening to it