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After many years of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I went back to my family .
Listen and Believe
Believing doesn’t mean taking your loved one at face value when you hear statements such as “I’ll never be happy again” or “I’ve got the most brilliant plan to be a millionaire.” In the context of bipolar disorder, believing means recognizing that what your loved one feels is real to him/her. One of the most common responses to mental health issues is to say to a person “It’s all just in your head.” While technically true, this statement does not negate its reality to a person with bipolar disorder - or any other mental health issue. For these individuals the best thing you can do is to listen and take what they say seriously.
Don’t Take on Their Problems
Of course you want to help your loved one - and you should help - but it isn’t beneficial for either of you if you try to take on and solve his/her problems. Bipolar disorder is a disease of the brain and that’s why there are medications to help handle the disorder and doctors to provide guidance. One of the worst things you can do for your relationship is to spend your time and energy trying to “fix” your loved one; you’ll only end up filled with resentment. Step back and take a deep breath. Your loved one has, or should have, other outlets, such as therapy. Encourage those you love to share with their therapist, other friends and family, support groups, and sites like this one. You can be one outlet for your loved one, but you should not be the only one.
Educate Yourself
HelpGuide and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance are both excellent resources for friends and family of people with bipolar disorder. Check the locations of the nearest hospitals in your area in case you need to take your loved one to one of them. Ask what medications your loved one is taking and read about the side effects and dosages. You don’t need to hyper-monitor routines (that goes back to item #2 about not trying to fix your loved one), but be aware so you will notice if a behavior or other marker drastically changes.
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