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<blockquote data-quote="keista" data-source="post: 451229" data-attributes="member: 11965"><p>I'm so glad you posted some more. I know it hasn't been long since you posted, but it's been eating at me and I have to express my gut feeling. I was afraid to at first because this whole thing is relatively new for you and I do NOT want to overwhelm you, but information is power.</p><p></p><p>I am not a Dr and cannot diagnose (diagnosis). What I'm about to tell you is based on my gut and personal experiences. In my opinion, it looks like bipolar disorder. </p><p></p><p>Yes, the alcohol seems to be a crutch (self-medicating) The friends, although probably not the best crowd, seem to be concerned for him and reasonably responsible. Yeah, they are all drinking, and probably drinking excessively, but not more so than 'average' college kids. Your typical 'no good' crowd of kids would never have called you.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I have a strong suspicion that he does realize he needs to go for help, but he is absolutely petrified with what's going on with him, therefore he's self-medicating with he alcohol, which throws his emotions AND behavior even more out of whack, and scares him even more.</p><p></p><p>Just so you know, I have two (that I know of) childhood friends with bipolar. One I lost touch with and don't know the details of his disease. Information I got about him has been through our community 'grapevine'. He is currently a lawyer, but it wasn't an easy road getting there once the disease struck. I heard he had SERIOUS bumps in his road, but do not know details past that. The other friend is my BFF's little brother. His story not so promising, but he manages to hold down jobs and works on his music and still has his big dreams of 'making it'. Ironically, BFF and I were talking about him yesterday.</p><p></p><p>I would suggest approaching R regarding his "underlying issues". If you attack his drinking he will come out swinging because that's his 'medicine', the way he copes with those 'underlying issues'. If you acknowledge that, he may be willing to come around and get the help he needs. </p><p></p><p>Honestly, I hope I am wrong on this, but had to share my opinion in case I'm not. The sooner he gets stable the better the outlook. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/consoling.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":consoling:" title="consoling :consoling:" data-shortname=":consoling:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keista, post: 451229, member: 11965"] I'm so glad you posted some more. I know it hasn't been long since you posted, but it's been eating at me and I have to express my gut feeling. I was afraid to at first because this whole thing is relatively new for you and I do NOT want to overwhelm you, but information is power. I am not a Dr and cannot diagnose (diagnosis). What I'm about to tell you is based on my gut and personal experiences. In my opinion, it looks like bipolar disorder. Yes, the alcohol seems to be a crutch (self-medicating) The friends, although probably not the best crowd, seem to be concerned for him and reasonably responsible. Yeah, they are all drinking, and probably drinking excessively, but not more so than 'average' college kids. Your typical 'no good' crowd of kids would never have called you. I have a strong suspicion that he does realize he needs to go for help, but he is absolutely petrified with what's going on with him, therefore he's self-medicating with he alcohol, which throws his emotions AND behavior even more out of whack, and scares him even more. Just so you know, I have two (that I know of) childhood friends with bipolar. One I lost touch with and don't know the details of his disease. Information I got about him has been through our community 'grapevine'. He is currently a lawyer, but it wasn't an easy road getting there once the disease struck. I heard he had SERIOUS bumps in his road, but do not know details past that. The other friend is my BFF's little brother. His story not so promising, but he manages to hold down jobs and works on his music and still has his big dreams of 'making it'. Ironically, BFF and I were talking about him yesterday. I would suggest approaching R regarding his "underlying issues". If you attack his drinking he will come out swinging because that's his 'medicine', the way he copes with those 'underlying issues'. If you acknowledge that, he may be willing to come around and get the help he needs. Honestly, I hope I am wrong on this, but had to share my opinion in case I'm not. The sooner he gets stable the better the outlook. :consoling: [/QUOTE]
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