2007-01-26 02:36:57 · 8 answers · asked by Erma W 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
this can be a tough one isn't it? I suggest you just keep your distance at those "times" and be nice and supportive with the person without isolating him/her
2007-01-26 02:41:33 · answer #1 · answered by Student_007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This Mental Illness is very difficult to sometimes understand. The main thing is to get good medical support, work with the individual to support them in there low periods and help them stay on there medicines, especially when they seem to be doing well. When they feel good they seem to think they don't need there medication. Supportiveness is the biggest thing you can do for the individual. It can be a pure hell for the person suffering from bipolor.
2007-01-26 02:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by cure medicine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the first answerer said, tolerance and understanding are key. First remember that they have a serious disease that they didn't ask for and is difficult to control. It took me almost 15 years of trying everything before I found the right combo of meds and therapy. Educate yourself about the disorder. there are many good websites you can access. And there are support groups for this disorder. Find one and go talk to those people and find out what they're doing to enjoy life. Find out what works and doesn't work. It's possible to have a great life and have bi-polar, I'm working in the mental health field, go to college and haven't had an episode that required professional help in over three years.Hope this helps, good luck and God bless. Peace.
2007-01-26 03:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by rick m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very hard. My husband is bipolar and when he has a manic cycle he is very violent. You should learn as much about the disorder as you can. If the person you are concerned about will be open with you, then try to discuss how it affects both of you. That way when that person cycles, if they can express how they are feeling it will help you deal with the issues that come along. And if you see that person beginning a cycle you can tell them what you are seeing and hopefully helpt them through it. On the otherhand, if this person is not willing to get help and take their medication, you have to decide if you want to be involved with this person. Your safety, if threatened, should come first. It can be very difficult and heartbreaking.
2007-01-26 02:48:20 · answer #4 · answered by Amber911Fire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my brother has bipolar disorder, so i know what it's like. it's not an easy thing sometimes. hopefully they talk their medication, because that's what usually helps things go better. you also have to understand that sometimes they're going to get angry over the simplest things. your not going to want to let them win the fight at times but sometimes you have to. and even when the doctors try to explain what the diagnosis is like, you'll never truely know what is going on inside their head, you just have to hope that they'll make it through and have a little control.
2007-01-26 02:47:53 · answer #5 · answered by Mariza M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am bipolar and the best advice I can give is to treat us like normal human beings and show a lot of respect.
2007-01-26 03:13:23 · answer #6 · answered by piper999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn all you can about the disorder. Make sure they take their medication and be very tolerant.
2007-01-26 02:41:32 · answer #7 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
patience, tollerance and just a constant carring attitude
2007-01-26 02:45:01 · answer #8 · answered by colera667 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋