I was hoping to get some feedback on how to deal with a family member that is in the manic phase. I have been taking care of him for 3 years, I know when he is going downhill. He refuses to go in on his own accord, which only gives me the choice of calling crisis on him and going in against his will. He is delusional, becoming very open with sexual talk, saying he is owner of major companies, etc etc. Last time he went manic he hit and run and lost his driving license for a year. I do not want him to get to that point. But the crisis team will not come unless he is a danger to himself or others. His blood sugar was 31 last week (he has DM) so it says to me that he is not eating right, he is not sleeping right. Is that not a danger to himself?? What the H#$@ do I do or say to these people to make them evaluate him. He knows the system well, and usually will not speak kooky to the Doctors. He always fakes chest pain so they cannot transfer him to psych hospital until they clear him. Please, If anyone has any ideas I can really use the help. I cannot handle the mental health care in this country, it is disgusting! This man has spent his whole month of bill money in two days, without paying his rent. He did grab my arm the other night and also spoke about going to lay in his hammock and not wake up, in front of his social worker. I thought that was enough info to get social worker to get the crisis team out, but he did not!!! Ideas anyone???
