Has a mentally ill person caused you to keep him/her at arms length?

6

6 Answers

Yin And Yang Profile
Yin And Yang answered

When we were kids, there was a man on our street that would go for walks and stop at mail boxes to talk to them. We called him "the talking to the mailbox guy." We stayed away from him but it was probably more so because he was a stranger not mentally ill.

otis campbell Profile
otis campbell answered

I just started talking to my sister toni again but im not giving her too much info

Danae Hitch Profile
Danae Hitch answered

I have a sister that is bipolar. Haven't spoken to her in about four years - her choice. She also drinks and gets VIOLENT when she's drinking and when she takes her meds. You should never mix meds and alcohol. She's in her fifties. I don't see things improving for her unless she gets her act together.

9 People thanked the writer.
View all 5 Comments
Jann Nikka
Jann Nikka commented
Yep and Yep ;(
Charles Davis
Charles Davis commented
Danae, you don't have to do anything, when my wife was diagnosed as bipolar i did a lot of research on the disorder, it was shocking what it involved and what it was. My wife is the most wonderful person when she is not in an episode, When she is I cannot stand her, but she seems know it. It's a tough situation to be in, believe me I know. I love my wife with my whole heart, but she does at time, put it to the extreme, but we have been together for 24 years, married for 22. I would never change a thing. it's our life. neither of us would change a thing.
Danae Hitch
Danae Hitch commented
Charles, thanks for that. I would love to be in touch with her, but I don't have her phone number now and her daughter won't pass it along.

I know that dealing with someone that is bipolar is not easy, especially when you're working through getting the right combo of meds worked out. I'm glad you and your wife keep working through things.
Jaimie  JT Profile
Jaimie JT answered

This is one of the few times I will answer seriously cos I want to . My mom was bipolar and I spent most of my child hood and teen years dealing with her issues... I can't count the nights I  Hid all sharp objects in her home to try and stop her from killing her self ... My husband died of cancer at a young age and a year later she told me she had cancer to gain my sympathy ..she lied and I cut her out of my life when I found that out .  I see all the other answers are saying not to give up on mentally ill people but I think you should if they are detrimental to your well being . My mom died last year and I had no realationship with her towards her end.. That's not my fault and she deserved to be kept at arms length.

7 People thanked the writer.
View all 15 Comments
Jaimie  JT
Jaimie JT commented
I think Ive been following you for awhile :) in all honesty I rarely reply to private messages :) I don't come Here to deal with serious stuff ... I will talk to you about that stuff though if you want too. It's a hard thing to live with.
Charles Davis
Charles Davis commented
I just found you are a follower and I am of you. I am here to anyone that wants to communicate. we both have a connection.
Jaimie  JT
Jaimie JT commented
Thanks Charles :) I'm no good at the serious stuff though ... But I know where to find you :) I apriciate that :)

Answer Question

Anonymous