They do not believe that they have an issue so they would not seek treatment. Pat only enters treatment by demand of the law after he initiates a large fight at a sporting event. While in treatment he is prescribed a combination of mood stabilizers (lithium, abilify, tegretol) and antipsychotics (seroquel). These medications cause him to feel foggy and bloated so he discontinues use. They also employ group therapy sessions where they are encouraged to share their journey. Pat is in this inpatient facility for eight months, but his mother has him discharged early against doctor recommendation. While living at home again his parents require him to see an outpatient therapist on a seemingly weekly basis. This therapist employs some of the features of cognitive behavioral therapy. He tries to encourage Pat to start taking his medication again, tries to help him find ways of coping with future manic episodes, and tries to help him find a purpose outside of trying to reconnect with his former
They do not believe that they have an issue so they would not seek treatment. Pat only enters treatment by demand of the law after he initiates a large fight at a sporting event. While in treatment he is prescribed a combination of mood stabilizers (lithium, abilify, tegretol) and antipsychotics (seroquel). These medications cause him to feel foggy and bloated so he discontinues use. They also employ group therapy sessions where they are encouraged to share their journey. Pat is in this inpatient facility for eight months, but his mother has him discharged early against doctor recommendation. While living at home again his parents require him to see an outpatient therapist on a seemingly weekly basis. This therapist employs some of the features of cognitive behavioral therapy. He tries to encourage Pat to start taking his medication again, tries to help him find ways of coping with future manic episodes, and tries to help him find a purpose outside of trying to reconnect with his former