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2018-01-08 22:19:42
My dad has bipolar disorder, he is on medication. He is having a manic episode and wants to call the police. He is not a danger to himself or others. But I am worried that he is becoming paranoid. What do I do.
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I think he might be having relapse, consult his treating doctor for dose adjustment

Answered2018-01-09 14:05:49

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I think you should consult a local psychiatrist asap.. I think he might have missed his medication for relapse?

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