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<blockquote data-quote="goldenguru" data-source="post: 105431" data-attributes="member: 1545"><p>Good morning Paris~</p><p></p><p>I don't have a bipolar teen - but I am married to a man (24 years) who was diagnosed BiPolar (BP) about 14 years ago.</p><p></p><p>When he is stable, he is able to hold a job. It is difficult when he cycles through the depression. There are days when he is just not able to get out of bed and go to work. There are days when he is just not able to take a shower for that matter. He has a very understanding boss. </p><p></p><p>With that said - I hear you saying that your son won't even make an attempt. I would have a problem with that. The pot smoking is certainly muddying the waters too.</p><p></p><p>A mental health diagnosis does not give license to sit home and play video games. Nor does it allow to just live off of mom and dads good graces. Mental illness does not allow one to quit high school.</p><p></p><p>I don't know about your sons diagnosis. But it does sound like he has an entitlement issue.</p><p></p><p>He is 18. You may have to practice some tough love. It is an unfortunate reality that if he learns at 18 that a diagnosis entitles him to a free ride in life - he might be inclined to ride for free for a long time.</p><p></p><p>If it were me - I WOULD GET SOME THERAPY and learn some techniques to cope. The book Heather suggested is a great one in terms of understanding the disease. I would further suggest a book titled Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend that will help YOU cope with his disease.</p><p></p><p>Also, be sure to peruse the Parent Emeritus section of this forum. It is designed for parents who have adult kids with issues.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="goldenguru, post: 105431, member: 1545"] Good morning Paris~ I don't have a bipolar teen - but I am married to a man (24 years) who was diagnosed BiPolar (BP) about 14 years ago. When he is stable, he is able to hold a job. It is difficult when he cycles through the depression. There are days when he is just not able to get out of bed and go to work. There are days when he is just not able to take a shower for that matter. He has a very understanding boss. With that said - I hear you saying that your son won't even make an attempt. I would have a problem with that. The pot smoking is certainly muddying the waters too. A mental health diagnosis does not give license to sit home and play video games. Nor does it allow to just live off of mom and dads good graces. Mental illness does not allow one to quit high school. I don't know about your sons diagnosis. But it does sound like he has an entitlement issue. He is 18. You may have to practice some tough love. It is an unfortunate reality that if he learns at 18 that a diagnosis entitles him to a free ride in life - he might be inclined to ride for free for a long time. If it were me - I WOULD GET SOME THERAPY and learn some techniques to cope. The book Heather suggested is a great one in terms of understanding the disease. I would further suggest a book titled Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend that will help YOU cope with his disease. Also, be sure to peruse the Parent Emeritus section of this forum. It is designed for parents who have adult kids with issues. [/QUOTE]
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