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Suggest Treatment For Bipolar 1 Disorder

Posted on Fri, 10 Jun 2016

Question: My fiancé went on a vacation to Hawaii , she stopped communicating with me for weeks I finally tracked her down she went into a melt down suffers from 1 Bi Polar mania , she has all the symptoms , I went out there to get her and take her to hospital she refused said I have a new family a group of homeless people she meet she is unstable and violent only towards me she threw a large rock at me hit me in the leg threw another rock almost hit me in the head , police said as long as she is not harming herself he could do nothing . She needs to be baker act . I don't know who her doctor was how do I get her help when I can't get near her ?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

I'm sorry you are in this difficult situation. Here are my thoughts.

Your fiance is certainly having a bipolar 1 manic episode and needs to be brought to an emergency room. What you need to do is call 911 when you have a firm location as to where she is. The ambulance and police will arrive and take her by force if necessary to an emergency room for treatment. Continue to call 911 until she is brought to an emergency room. Be persistent. The doctors there can commit her to a psychiatric hospital if needed, which sounds likely. This is the standard way to proceed.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (25 minutes later)

I did call 911 but only a police officer came and did nothing if I call 911again what do I say to dispatcher she will seem calm when an ambulance arrives will they take her no matter what if I tell the paramedics I called for help and tell them she is bi polar and unstable do I tell them she attacked me ? Hawaii seems to be a bit laid back when it comes to situations like this the police officer said its not illegal to be crazy

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Tell them she assaulted you, that she has a diagnosed mental illness and needs to be brought to a hospital for evaluation. This combination of facts would be convincing enough in most jursidictions. This is the most you can do.

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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (12 minutes later)

Ok I will do that I do remember the pharmacy where she would pick up her medication but that was a few years ago would they have her on file and see if pharmacist could get me the psychiatrist who treated her thanks you have been very helpful

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
You're most welcome!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina