2006-07-02 15:06:17 · 10 answers · asked by Dee Starr 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I am bipolar and all of us can be hard to live with if we are not receiving proper treatment. It is not our intent to be difficult. A chemical imbalance in our brains causes us to react differently to situations than a normally functioning person does. We have sudden and unexpected mood changes. Anger out bursts are common. But still it is no excuse, we are still responsible for our behavior.
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Sincerely,
Terry
2006-07-02 15:34:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is never easy living with a Bipolar person. There are several Axis' and they are usually accompanied by other disorders. The easiest Bipolar people to live with are the ones that are medicated and seeing a professional to help them through their anger/depression and other feelings. My son is Bipolar Axis I with OCD, ODD and slight schizophrenia. The schizophrenia he has "outgrown" but the other disorders will always be with him.
It is also helpful if you read up on the condition/illness and know what to expect. Adults are easier as they do not cycle as many times a day as a child would, and they are usually easier to read. There is a book out called the bipolar child by Papalos. Even though it is about children in general, it also helps to explain the illness in great detail, and give you insights as to how the person is going to react to certain situations.
All I can say is good luck and God bless you for taking on a worthy challenge. We all need love.
HC
2006-07-02 22:24:06 · answer #2 · answered by boogies1971 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dh was diagnosed bipolar almost two years ago (up to that point we'd been married for 12 years-together for 18 yrs) and in hindsight I cold see some bipolar characteristics but nothing that made me go "Hmm, maybe you should seek out a diagnosis." His "trigger" for the dx was that he was put on Lexapro for what the dr felt was only anxiety-realted issues. The Lexapro threw him into a pretty fullblown mania hence the diagnosis. Since then I have realized that most of what we used to argue about is small in the big picture of things. Therefore, I don't find I am so quick to jump into an argument anymore. I also have had to learn to respect his "routine"...same bedtime (10pm) almost 98% of the time, working out on a daily basis, etc. I also have learned to give myself time to do my own things and to be by myself if I coose to be. It's been a rough road but one that I would travel down again with him.
2006-07-03 12:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by pondering religion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a mother who was mentally ill and it was pretty hard. I think you have to try and do as much research as you can to understand what behaviours are them and what is the illness. Try and remember that they are people still and try not to treat them like a crazy person. That said, don't let your life be ruled be there illness either. If you can't handle then don't go crazy with them.
2006-07-02 22:15:48 · answer #4 · answered by Constant_Traveler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a bi-polar parent with a bi-polar child, it was not easy as he was growing up. I was not diagnosed yet, and my son had the wrong meds.
I did alot of research after my diagnosis and printed my findings. I refer to it often, and speak about it to others. Research is a never ending chore.
Remember if this is your case, and you are living with a person with this diagnosis do not take thier mood changes to heart, the person with the disorder has a chemical imbalance in his/her brain.
Cat
2006-07-02 22:27:20 · answer #5 · answered by CatLambe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully you can encourage them to seek and continue professional psychological help. Be supportive. Don't hesitate to call 911 if you feel the person is suicidal or if you are in danger. Never put yourself in harms way. If it's putting to much stress on you, seek help for yourself. If worse comes to worse move out.
2006-07-02 22:18:13 · answer #6 · answered by Angela B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patience & Prozac (for you!) ...
Seriously, it's important to keep a sense of humor~
Do what you reasonably can, be compassionate
but never allow/ enable the person to bring you down.
They need you to be strong...which you can be ,with prayer...
2006-07-02 22:15:06 · answer #7 · answered by Merry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the book "72 Hour Hold."
2006-07-03 00:47:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on the serverity. I would suggest just going with the flow, when they're sad comfort them, when they're angry leave them alone...Do what you would normally do with any other person going through that emotion!
2006-07-02 22:10:29 · answer #9 · answered by Closet Rogue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea. i have the same problem(bipolar) dont stress out the person!!
2006-07-02 22:14:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋