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I agree with you writing a journal of what is happening for his medical people - also a statement from your doctor that you do not have bipolar disease. You could get these to his doctors in advance of any visits. They need to know the realities. My mother is borderline personality disorder and narcissistic. In order to deflect from her behaviours, she has, in the past, tried to claim that I had mental health issues . It didn't work. I saw a psychiatrist and got a clean bill of mental health. He saw her and she didn't. It sounds like your hub needs a thorough neuropsych evaluation by a geriatric psychiatrist and some meds. They have helped my mother a lot. Good luck to you. It is a hard row to hoe.
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Do you wait it out? Can you just get out? Throw him out? Slight cognitive decline does not excuse that kind of behavior. He sounds evil.
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Have your doctor write a letter saying you do not suffer from BiPolar. Write everything down as it happens. Type it up and before his next Dr. visit take the paperwork to the office and tell the nurse the doctor needs to read it before the visit. This way the appriate questions can be asked. My Dad had to retire at 52 because of heart problems and later had diabetes 2. The brain is effected because of lack of oxygen. You may want his carotid artery checked. And the rage, this could get physical and when it does, its time for a NH.
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Dear Isolated,

I'm very sorry to hear what you are going through. I know its not easy. We can all get so stubborn and stay in denial as well.

Clearly, there is an issue and it has be addressed. There are resources in the community and through the church. Do not be afraid to reach out and access those resources. Talk to the family doctor. Talk to a social worker. Check the Seniors Department of your town.

I would not wait it out because things will only escalate. My dad was similar and I thought he was just being a grumpy old man. But at 80 things were coming to head, he had high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, type 2 diabetes, and it was all from smoking. Its not easy trying to manage a person who is stuck in their ways. I for one just wished I had tried to find more resources for him and myself.
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