Hi Concerned dad
I'm not sure if your are still current on thesis thread.
My Son has just been diagnosed with bipolar 1. He has had two precious bouts of depression after relationship breakups. Over the past two years he has become very interested in the spiritual world. Three months ago he sold his home and left his job. And was doing a lot of out of character things. He also had used some recreational drugs. I'm not sure if I can say what. But I'll leave the type out. After the strange things he was doing he became very depressed. So this is his third bout of depression. He has been in two clinics and is now home with us his parents. We are isolated and he doesn't like it here. But he is too sick to go back to the city and care for himself. He has had suicidal thoughts.
I really wonder if he actually has bipolar or he had drug induced psychosis. I've never seen a lot of highs. He's never been a rapid talker. He alway seems quite mid level. Rarely gets angry. He's always been a person who likes to do lots of different things. He does spend money a little too much. On food and holidays.
How is your daughter? I hope she is doing ok.
Can you tell me whether my son sounds like what you would see in your daughter as signs of bipolar.
He is finding it hard to accept the diognosis. He feels his life is over. He says he has no job, no home and no relationship. So life's hopeless. I reassure him all the time. That when his depression lifts, he'll see things will work out.
Thank you
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