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Bipolar Mood Disorder, PTSD. Increased Dosage Resperidol. What Can Help?
My husband is Bipolar and is convinced he has broken the law by purchasing ammunition. For 3 weeks he has been dealing with the intence fear he will be arrested at our home. He is a Vet and has been given compensation for PTSD, since this ruling he is convinced he cannot own a gun or ammo and we have removed all from our home due to his fear. HE IS NOT suicidal. I cannot convince hime he has done nothing wrong and this is his illnes. We have sought treatment at the VA and they have increased Resperidol . How can I help him?
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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1. PTSD [post traumatic stress disorder], any history of sudden experience to trauma like accident or crime [victim] or unexplained stress?? could be schizoaffective Disorder or acute manic episodes of bipolar disorder.
2. any associated anxiety/depression or personality changes?
3. Anyone with bipolar disorder should be under the care of a psychiatrist skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease,other mental health professionals, such as psychologists and psychiatric social workers, can assist in providing the patient and his or her family with additional approaches to treatment.
PS
. Resperidol [risperidone] is an anti psychotic medicine given in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and gradual withdrawal is recommended.
. RISK of suicide is one more important reason to seek proper treatment.
1. PTSD [post traumatic stress disorder], any history of sudden experience to trauma like accident or crime [victim] or unexplained stress?? could be schizoaffective Disorder or acute manic episodes of bipolar disorder.
2. any associated anxiety/depression or personality changes?
3. Anyone with bipolar disorder should be under the care of a psychiatrist skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease,other mental health professionals, such as psychologists and psychiatric social workers, can assist in providing the patient and his or her family with additional approaches to treatment.
PS
. Resperidol [risperidone] is an anti psychotic medicine given in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and gradual withdrawal is recommended.
. RISK of suicide is one more important reason to seek proper treatment.
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