2006-12-26 13:48:34 · 6 answers · asked by anybody 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Believe in them. Be encouraging, compassionate and sensitive. Be educated about the illness (it's not ever easy to deal with, but easier when you understand it better.) You also have to set boundaries and take care of yourself. For me, I really need people to not feed into my anger, being enraged and then provoked is a recipe for disaster. (I'm mainly thinking of arguements with my significant other.) Things do not always need to be talked about right then and there. Sometimes it's better to just let things go, at least until things cool off. I don't think all bipolar people have rage issues, but I also don't think it's uncommon.
Oh yeah, and taking medications properly is a must. This is basically the person's responsibility (if it is an adult we're talking about). They may need reminders to stay on track with meds...it took me two years of faithfully using a medication dispenser every day that had each day divided into several slots (and years before that of taking them inconsistantly because i couldn't keep them straight..I'd forget to take them or forget if I had taken them already)...keeping track that closely eventually became routine and I no longer need to use that type of dispenser to stay on track. It's also very common for BP people to feel better from meds and decide they no longer need them. This is almost never a good idea and should definitely not be encouraged.
Focus on their positives. When it's bad, it's really bad. But when we're doing well, we can be really amazing people to be around.
I just want to say, I really appreciate this question you asked.
2006-12-26 14:01:14 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone knew that there would be a miracle.
Being around Bi-polar people is a real chore so blessings for you.
2006-12-26 21:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the bi polar person is taking the medicines right they can normally stay on a somewhat stable ground. god bless you to want to be a person with bi polar even though it is not their fault they can be difficult to be around.
2006-12-26 21:53:18 · answer #3 · answered by c504play 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Getting them on effective treatment and keeping them on it. That is the best way. I know I am bipolar and have been in treatment almost a year now.
Terry
2006-12-26 21:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be kind, patient, and supportive. But...to be a good friend to them make sure they take their medicine. Bring it to their attention if you see any erratic behavior.
2006-12-26 21:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by CM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them something creative to do. Art supplies or musical instruments.
2006-12-26 21:57:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋