How can I help my sister get through her manic depression?

Answer 1

Don't downplay her illness. Be patient with her. Be a shoulder to cry on. Be there for her. Call her often. Do things with her. Get her out of the house. Find her a therapist or doctor (if she doesn't already have one). Do something with her that involves physical activity. Encourage her to spend time with friends. Talk to her about her problems or whatever is on her mind. Listen to her. Stand up to family or friends who downplay what she's going through. Talk to her about her hopes and dreams. Don't leave her alone when she is very upset. Encourage her. Let her know she can and will get through this. Make sure she knows you are there for her. Help her see the bright side of things. Laugh with her. Talk about times in the past when you knew she was happy. Don't give up on her!

Answer 2

At that age you're certain to be emotional and temper swings are common. Hormones are whatever to keep in mind. Thing is persons are calling out bipolar or ADD adore it was once the flu. Sometimes it takes months for signs to come back through it doesnt occur by means of the hour. If your particularly involved ask your mother if she thinks she will have to see a profesional.

Answer 3

Ask her.

Generally, be supportive and consistently there. When she's swinging, understand it's the illness while also helping her to learn when she needs to get med adjustments to head off the episodes. Recognize that you cannot make her do anything she does not want to do, but at the same time, you do not have to put up with overly obnoxious behavior. That's a social cue she needs to learn and if you don't reinforce it somewhat, she'll have a harder time figuring out when to get her meds adjusted. I'm not saying be rude or inconsiderate, but you as a person shouldn't be put down or run over because of her illness.

~bipolar. Even after all these years, my brother still is my rock.

Answer 4

Shweetie, unless you're a doctor and can prescribe medication, there's not much you can do except be supportive. If your sister has true bipolar disease, then she has a chemical imbalance in her brain. It's not her fault and there's nothing she can do to correct it, other than take medication to resupply her brain with the chemicals it needs to regulate mood. If your sister hasn't been to a doctor, try to get her to go to one. Many people with bipolar disease feel fine and will often deny they have a problem, but they can make life very difficult for those around them. It can be difficult to get them into treatment. It's a tough condition to live with, both for the person who has the disorder and for their loved ones. Good luck to you and your sister.

Answer 5

manic depression is a big deal.
some people dont think it is,
but it honestly is.

i'm hoping she has seen a doctor
and is taking the right meds for it?

but you need to be by her side,
let her know youre there.

get her into some therapy, that honestly helps.
it's pricey, but its worth your sisters life.

my mom and my boyfriend are also manic.

be positive for her.
i wish you the best of luck.

Answer 6

it is so devastating watching your sister go through this,it makes u feel so helpless.my sister has a mental illness and so does my brother.the best thing u can do is give them a caring ear love and find a local support group that will give u some support and strategies on how to best be there and give your sister what she needs.my heart goes out 2 u,its so hard 2 watch her distress.

Answer 7

Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety / Panic Attacks / Stress / Depression(Bereavment) / Mood Swings :-

ANXIETY / PANIC ATTACKS & STRESS :-

Sudden with restlessness and fear of death, Panic Attacks, Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X, 4 hourly.

DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-

Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)

Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones and/or Mood Swings. Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.


Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)

Take Care and God Bless You !

Answer 8

Hope her doctor put her on Lithium. Nothing else worked for me esp garbage like Prozac.

Encourage her to keep taking her meds and she will get used to it.

Answer 9

happy pills[anitdepresants]! worked for me until i found out im not depressed, im bipolar.