Hmmm...confused and scared
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| Mon, 10-03-2005 - 10:26am |
Okay, please don't ask me how I know this or how I came across the information, just know that it's true.
What would you do if you found out a guy you were dating had taken a drug for schizophrenia or bipolar... I don't know if he is still currently taking the medication, but I do know that he did take it about a year and a half ago when he was seeing a therapist.... Now, I have spent some time with this guy and I have never seen or heard any indications of any mental health disorders... Now, I'll be honest here- I am on a mild medication for depression after dealing with my Ex's affair, but I am not on an antipsychotic drug.
I'm a little scared b/c I know that is not something you would share with someone unless you could trust them. Plus if he DOES have that severe of a mental illness wouldn't he still be on medication and would he be allowed to have his children on a regular basis, plus could he hold down a job?
I am just hoping that this medication is used for other purposes and not for the treatment of schizophrenia......
What do you guys think????

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How do you know - did you find old pill bottles? Did he tell you? If someone told me that I'd probably end it. If you want to have a family one day that is a huge thing to consider. BP is far more severe then depression. Schiz? seems even more intense but I don't know much about either of the two just that I wouldn't want to be involved as relationships are hard enough w/out adding that to the mix. Their happy one day then boom low the next - ? I think they are on meds for a reason and should stay on them. I'd find out from your BF what the deal is...
Sorry and good luck.
SP
If he was on those drugs a year ago and isn't on them now, then I'd wonder if he had been misdiagnosed by an over zealous phsyciatrist.
Unfortunaly, I can't just come out and ask him. But I did ask my sister who is a pharmacist and she said people also take this drug to help them sleep.
SO I can take a deep breath now , b/c I was scared for a minute. But he is also on a sleeping pill.... so I am pretty sure that is why he used to be on it...
I got scared for a minute.... no I didn't find old rx bottles.... I can't say how I found out....
I am still a little shaken up, b/c I like this guy and I can understand that what he went through a year and a half ago would cause some mental health problems.... his wife had an affair... but I think he has himself together now....
The only way to get your answer is to ask!
I was on an antipsychotic for 6 weeks several years ago, from an "overzealous doctor" when an unfortunate visit to the ER for severe
Why can't you say how you found out? Not like any of us know you or him.
What's the name of the med?
let's just say I work in the health field....
name of the drug is risperdel (sp?)
I believe both of those are "genetic" disorders. I'm confused as to why it was only diagnosed a year and a 1/2 ago -- but then again people with those disorders can lead normal lives with medication and therapy.
The only two issues I see are:
1. An individual not dealing with the disorder --- refusing to take meds and/or therapy; and
2. Having children -- the child can be born with the genetic disorder -- of course, with meds and/or therapy the child can lead a normal life!
Instead of assuming, give it time and then ask questions. That says a lot that he told you (or your friend or whoever it is) but the person needs to be honest if this is something the person can deal with.
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