To: K-list
Recieved: 2003/01/19 12:17
Subject: Re: [k-list] need support
From: Michael A. Read
On 2003/01/19 12:17, Michael A. Read posted thus to the K-list:
Dear Laura,
Your instincts may be right on in this situation. Please be careful and watchful. Your friend may be disapointed come Monday. Or he may slide into a fantasy world. It is hard to say. I think you should seriously reconsider your relationship with this person.
You do need to know more about his medical history and his personal history. I have a dear friend who is bipolar. She spent time in a mental health facility years ago because she thought she was 'anoited by God'. She told me that she was totally caught-up in that fantasy.
I wish you well in the days ahead. Please, take care of yourself first. And get the advice of doctors and mental health professionals that you feel you can trust.
praying for you and your friend,
michael
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Laura
>To: k-list AT_NOSPAM kundalini-gateway.org
>Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 1:45 AM
>Subject: [k-list] need support
>My boyfriend is currently in the throes of a manic psychosis. It apparently began last Sunday. He told me about it on Wednesday but the more I tried to reality check with him the more he pushed me away.
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>He says he is dialogueing with God and that God will walk the earth this Monday and paradise on earth will reign.
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>He apparently has some history of bipolar disorder but has had only two or three episodes in the last 30 years.
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>I asked him if he thought this could be some sort of spiritual awakening and he said yes, he is God's anointed.
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>I asked him if God doesn't, for whatever reason, walk the earth on Monday, would he consent to get medical attention and he told me not to contact him anymore until Tuesday. He didn't say whether or not he would seek help.
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>He lives alone and I don't think he is in danger or is a danger to others but I am worried about him.
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>Has anybody on this list had a similar experience and can you give me any advice as to how best to deal with the situation?
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>I am worried, sad, and lonely. I feel bereft and helpless. We have been seeing each other for only about 6 months and he never told me he had any history of bipolar disorder until this past week. He did not say whether or not he takes medication for it.
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>I would really appreciate whatever support or advice anyone can give.
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>Thanks, Laura E
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