Yes, the holidays are coming, as you can tell by all the Christmas decorations that have been up in stores since before Halloween!  So you are probably already feeling some nervousness or pre-holiday jitters concerning your loved one with bipolar disorder.

 

There is no reason that bipolar disorder should stop you from enjoying the holidays the same as anyone else.  You just may have to do some extra planning.

 

Many bipolar supporters have wondered about their loved one.  They have asked, "Is it the bipolar or my loved one?" If you have asked yourself that same question, you are not alone.  You may question your loved one's behavior, and wonder if their instability and impulsivity is just them, or is it the bipolar disorder in them?

There is a very good chance that your loved one with bipolar disorder could kill themselves.  Statistics show that nearly half of the people with the disorder will attempt suicide at least once, and 1 in 5 will actually succeed.  I'm not trying to frighten you; just trying to warn you that bipolar disorder can be fatal for those who have it. You must take the threat of suicide very seriously when you're dealing with a loved one who has bipolar disorder.

As a bipolar supporter, do you feel like your loved one is lying to you?  If you do, then don't feel alone.  You aren't the only one dealing with lying and bipolar disorder.  This is a common issue for many supporters of a loved one with the disorder, and they have expressed the topic of lying and bipolar disorder in their support groups.

Bipolar Disorder is not only devastating and life-altering to the patients it affects, it also contributes significant consequences on the supporters, meaning family, friends, and spouses, of the patients.