I have a friend who is Bi-Polar...?

Question

he is on meds but he still seems to have unbelievable moods, should I say anything to him?

Answer 1

I am Bipolar and let me just tell you, the last thing a person who has this disorder wants to hear is criticism for having it.

You may not have the intention of criticizing your friend you may just be concerned. I know when people say things like that to me my first thought and first reaction is self- defense.
" I hear you are imperfect for something you didn't ask for and are struggling to change but I won't be sensitive to this situation I will instead make you feel bad about it until you change."

If you feel the need to say something I suggest saying something like " friend are how are you moods, do you still feel this , I don't know much but I think you should talk to your doctor about still feeling this and that.... Bcus i want to help you and I am starting to worry.

Length of time someone has been medicated is also a problem it's takes about a couple of months before the medications are doing what they are supposed to being doing. And even still there is the chance that they are having leaking symptoms.

Lol i wrote a lot but i guess my whole deal was if you feel the need to say something. Choose your words wisely

Answer 2

He probably knows this, but in a gentle way you could ask him how he's doing and if the meds are working. Then ease in your concerns for him. It takes about 6 weeks for medication to reach their full potential. Then again, his Dr. may have to try him on others to achieve the desired result. This is what I did and now I have fairly stable moods on Lamictal. Whether he says anything or not, he is really suffering and may appreciate a kind heartfelt inquiry of his wellbeing.

Answer 3

You have to realize that meds can take 4-6 weeks to take affect. And also sometimes you need to gradually be put on many medications. Maybe he hasn't received all his meds. It takes time to be completely medicated. And he will always be bipolar. You should not say anything to him. He realizes he has his problem, he don't need it thrown in his face by you. Even if you are just trying to be nice, he will see it as you are criticizing him for his problems. You just need to be patient with him and he will gradually get better over time.

Answer 4

yes because people with bipolar feel really good while they are in a manic mood and he might not know that he is still being moody. Just let him know that you care about him and that you think he might need to change his meds. Noticing things like this can actually be a huge help. Wish someone had noticed things like that with me. good luck.

Answer 5

First: if he's bi-polar, surely clinically clinically determined, and refuses to take meds or otherwise cope with it, you ought to permit him recognize which you like him as a chum. inspite of the undeniable fact that, additionally permit him recognize which you do in comparison to him as a chum who's being governed via the random swayings of his bi-polarity, and till he starts employing meds or different uncomplicated approaches to regulate it, he can locate somebody else to dangle out with. you have extra useful issues to do. 2nd: if he's large on temper swings, yet you're purely assuming (or he's self-clinically determined) the bi-polar area, locate somebody else to dangle out with. the factor of being buddies is to savour one yet another's organization and help one yet another, yet random yelling at you isn't the form of element you ought to post with. i might say in a diverse way if he have been taking his temper swings heavily, inspite of the undeniable fact that it sounds like he's not.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

No as he is living with this horrid disorder he is already aware of how it runs his life .. it is very diificult to live with as a sufferer and as a significant other may i suggest you looking up some support sites online who will be able to offer you proffessional support and guidance?

Answer 8

i have a friend thats bi polar too not on meds tho so i cant help

Answer 9

Im not sure.

I mentioned it to my ex boyfriend and he no longer talks to me. he refuses to look at me, speak to me, or anything.

It really depends on the person. If you do want to say something, you should be very considerate about it and watch what you say.

Answer 10

speaking from experience i would not say anything to him. i am sure he is aware of his condition and you saying something may hurt his feelings. you just need to accept that he has this and be his friend.