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In reply to the discussion: My husband's bipolar delusions are back [View all]marylandblue
(12,344 posts)17. Her husband threatened divorce, it didn't come from the therapist
But it's just him mania talking, trying to preserve the delusion.
Don't get the boss involved. Too much stigma and he will feel humiliated when the episode is over.
I wouldn't call the police unless he his violent. A misunderstanding can end in tragedy.
Psychiatric holds can only be done when the person is a danger to himself or others. If she can get him to the ER, and he is willing, they could do a voluntary commitment. But he doesn't sound ready for that.
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Wait. The therapist is telling you to divorce him instead of ordering a psychiatric hold on him?
DRoseDARs
Dec 2018
#16
I'm saying the hotel might call the police and she needs to get ahead of that before it happens.
DRoseDARs
Dec 2018
#22
He has a history of bipolar, and this type of delusion is almost classic bipolar
marylandblue
Dec 2018
#23
In this delusional state, can't it be determined that he may be of danger to himself/or others and
iluvtennis
Dec 2018
#21
Not a mental health professional but I've plenty of experience with bipolar people.
Laffy Kat
Dec 2018
#29