To many problems and too little time

Question

First of all i suffer from bipolar.I take all kinds of medications.Also i have tried many other medications.My wife was also diagnosed with Pseudo seizures.It is coming to a point that we are both mentally breaking down.We hardly ever go out only if we have no choice.We have tried to sell our home to try and get a fresh start.We still love each other.She has tried to kill herself.She also lost her job because of her mental state.But at the same time i feel that life is getting harder for both of us.I never cared about myself but i think this is also effecting my 15 year old son.He also does not bother to go out.He only goes out when he has to go school.His teacher tells me that he keeps to himself and is very quiet.I feel like i have failed him.We have tried counseling but nothing seems to work.i feel it is getting worst.Trying to keep myself together but i am about to burst.My mind is starting to get racing thoughts and i am trying to keep it in check.At this point i can't sleep.so i decided to write this.I just don't know what to do.It feels this family is sinking slowly.I was thinking going to the hospital but i am also afraid to leave my wife by herself.I just don't know how long i can last.

Answer 1

I believe that both you and wife should be hospitalized asap and get a grip on things.  

Answer 2

i would suggest bringing a family member or close friend into your home to live with you for a while, and help you sort your family out. you need someone that can hold down the house if you need to go to the hospital. someone you can trust. i think you and your wife need to visit a therapist and get medication. your son should also talk to someone. encourage him to invite friends over for a little bit, then stay out of their way. don't interfere with him and his friends. it will make him feel awkward and annoyed and just make him want to drift further away from people at school. good luck sweetie.

Answer 3

i would answer this but im scared if i give you a wrong answer you will lose it

Answer 4

Perhaps if you feel you should go to the hospital and you are afraid to leave your wife, you should both go to the hospital together.

I am not saying to quit your meds...in fact, always do what the doctor says, but if you are feeling the way you do, maybe you are on the wrong medicine, too much or the wrong dosage. Consider a second opinion for different meds or different dosages.

Counseling may not have worked for you, but keep at it or change counselors. You owe it to yourself and your family to continue every effort possible.  And remember that anytime someone kills theirselves, it leaves behind a lot of pain. Your wife needs to know that she should never kill herself and leave her son with all that pain to deal with. 15 is a hard age for him too and he needs you both now more than ever to be there for him and to do all you can to pull it together. Good luck to you.