Posted by judy1 on November 6, 2000, at 15:32:35
In reply to self-destructive friend--NEED HELP!!, posted by lala on November 6, 2000, at 9:13:17
Dear Lala,
Wow, it's like you're writing about me. I'm also bipolar, lost my bipolar father to suicide and also cut. Try posting on the other page (social babble), everyone was a huge help to me last week when I was self-injuring. The added problem here is the bipolar disorder, if she is drinking- I've learned the hard way that it really makes depression worse and also affects the SI. If she just had prozac prescribed (without a mood stabilizer) that really could of messed her up also. I think she is really fortunate to have a friend like you, and you should do everything in your power to help her get treatment. If she doesn't have a regular psychiatrist, maybe you could accompany her to a mental health clinic. And yes, I think in this case if you know her Mom, I'm sure she would want to help- anything to prevent a repeat of what happened to her husband. I know the place she is in, it is a horrible place and she is reaching out. While SI is not life threatening, if you mix it with alcohol and bipolar disorder it very much is. Maybe you can get her to post, it really helped me, especially knowing I wasn't alone with my illness and I wasn't the disgusting being I felt I was. Take care, Judy
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