Julie A. Fast Family and Partner Coaching: A Conversation with a Worried Mother and a Defiant Daughter pt 1

The following is a sample conversation you may have experienced if someone you love isn't getting the help they need to manage bipolar disorder.

Marcee is a 28 year old woman who has been in and out of the hospital since her early 20s. She can't hold a job, goes through constant boyfriends, drinks beer, smokes pot and gets very, very angry if anyone tries to talk to her about making positive changes in her life. Here is a sample dialogue:

Mom: Marcee,  I really need you to see how bad things are right now. You never leave your apartment and your dad and I don't know what do to. We've tried everything. You refuse your medications and I know you're drinking again. What are your plans Marcee? We want to help you. We don't know what to do!

Marcee: (cuts off her mom and yells): Leave me alone mom! Just leave me alone and get out of [ Read More ]


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