Living with a love one who has it

@evonne (64)
United States
October 6, 2007 9:51pm CST
How can you help someone you love who has this illness?
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@gwendovere (1279)
• United States
22 Oct 07
I'm bipolar, and I think the best thing you can do is to be understanding. It is hard to control mood swings & psychotic thoughts, once they start. You could listen when they need to talk & be there for them. And if they seem moody or like they're losing touch with reality, ask them if they're on their meds. A lot of bipolar people try to go off their meds because they don't want to be dependent on them. When we become manic, we feel like we're invincible & don't need our meds.
@glamgrl (384)
• Ireland
8 Oct 07
i have it-bipolar. i take excercise remember to breath drink water take my medication take vit.c and omega 3 burn essential oils swim i find all this vital goodluck!