Bipolar

my father was thought to have bipolar. they thought i had it too at one point. just try to ride the ups and downs with him, and dont get offended when hes nasty or shuts u out, thats not him, thats the disease. hope that helps a little, stay strong... and there someone does respond to your discussions after all :D

well, i don't know about been bypolar, or not sure we're talking about the same thing, but if you say he's bypolar mybe you should try and stay together?...

About the only thing you can do is get him someone to talk to,Maybe get him relaxed,and when he needs his space,and is having a bipolar break down,just let him have some room,Cause I am BiPolar,and I know how it can be...One minute you're all happy,and then you bust into tears,then yelling at people..Then happy again,Then ignoreing them,and laughing,and crying at the same time..

I have bi-polar disorder, and while it has been a roller coaster ride for me, I can only imagine what it must be like for those around me. I think you have to learn to roll with the punches, so to speak, and above all, make sure he stays on his medications and keeps all doctor appointments. I know you're not his mother, but you love him, and I doubt you would consider these acts to be a burden, especially if you do them out of love. And I'm sure you've seen the ugly side of the illness, but it does become easier to deal with when you realize that it's the disorder, and not him, that is sometimes being expressed. Please don't take everything to heart. The more you learn, and more specifically, the more you learn about his patterns and triggers, the easier it becomes to navigate the "minefield" of emotions. My advice would be to stay strong, and get as much education on the illness as you can, and I'd even suggest counselling if appropriate for the oth of you. You sound like a caring person-don't forget to take care of yourself!:)

My father is bipolar and it's been really interesting growing up with that. He was first hospitalized when I was in second grade, so it has been a major part of my life for most of my memory. The medication is key. If he gets off track at all in his meds it can lead to another hospitalization to straighten his meds out. Sleep has always been a big indicator for my dad, but I don't know if it's that way for everyone. But with my dad it is a bad sign if his sleep gets interrupted at all. It means he's getting manic and we need to get him some powerful sleeping medicine to break that cycle. Communication and true partnership will be very important for you. It's hard to love someone with this disorder. It's hard sometimes to remember that the sickness can make him act like a horse's a**. Just try to keep loving. But, very importantly, don't lose yourself in taking care of him. If you do this you will ultimately resent him for it. Remember to nurture yourself. Best of luck to you!

Is he on mediaction for it? I don't know much about this condition, but maybe if you can talk to him about him shutting you out you can come to some kind of solution?

My husbands nephew is bipolar, they just recently found out when he was in jail, he steals and don't know why, he can have money, and still steal, whatever people put him up to do, I don't know I don't know that much about bipolar, and now I have a neice who thinks she might be, she said she goes off at her husband and other people for no reason, she said she knows she has a problem, but the doctors want do nothing about it. She said they think she just wants medicine.

I deal with being bi-polar and I'm so glad my b/f rides it with me. He's there to hold me when I am at my lows and sunderstands when I shut him out to just give me the space I need. Just ride it with him. Let him know that you are there with him through this, that you are there when he needs you and know when he needs to just be alone.

it is a tough illness you just have to continue to be there for them, I have a very good friend with bp and every time he tries to shut down I just keep reminding him I know what your doing and I just stick with him...when he is in the hiding phase I text him and tell him I know what your doing and I love you!

I know it hard, Sometimes when they shut people out they are not meaning to ignore them, they are just going into isolated for healing, or to avoid hurting or doing something they regret.... Everyone goes through it in different ways some isolate, some get aggressive. Just learn how to best help and support him, ask to visit him and the doctor once the doctor maybe able to tell you as well, what best to do to help as well, as sometimes when people deal with depression is is hard for people to tell on their own what is bugging them or to confront their loved ones the right way. As far as depression support and information. I'd try this http://bipolar.about.com I never was there much but usually any about.com support sites are very helpful. I used to years ago work in their other site http://depression.about.com that was back in year 2000 now I broke off and do my own thing. We'll take care all. Hope those links help you out a little. - DNatureofDTrain