Hi Mumsnet, I am really hoping you guys can give some helpful advice regarding a bipolar relative. Trying to minimise details but will be as open as I can be.
Relative is a middle aged man (nearing 50) and suffers from bipolar disorder. He suffers highs and lows but the highs are exceptionally bad. Physically harassing and abusing his wife and threatening her, kids and rest of us family members. Saying horrible things like how he hates us, doesn’t care about us, we can do whatever and he won’t stop, etc. It’s distressing harassment but it’s clear he isn’t in the right frame of mind. When he’s medicated and not having a manic episode, he is an exceptionally kind, caring and sweet person. This manic personality is like the complete opposite, it’s scary.
Can he be forcibly sectioned/medicated?
The police was called on him by us relatives but they said they can’t do anything unless he’s actually committed a crime or hurt someone. We DONT want to wait for that to happen. He’s dangerous but also vulnerable.
What can we do? Can anyone actually help the family? If not the police, who do we speak to?
Thank u in advance