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The Holidays are Coming
- By Michele Soloway-Sexton
- Published Yesterday
- For those supporting someone with Bipolar , Bipolar (General)
- Unrated
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.
Is it the Bipolar or My Loved One?
- By Site Admin
- Published 11/16/2009
- For those supporting someone with Bipolar
- Unrated
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?
Your Loved One with Bipolar Could Kill Themselves
- By Site Admin
- Published 11/16/2009
- For those supporting someone with Bipolar
- Unrated
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.
Lying and Bipolar Disorder
- By Site Admin
- Published 11/16/2009
- For those supporting someone with Bipolar
- Unrated
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 and How Supporters Can Help their Loved One While Helping Themselves
- By Site Admin
- Published 11/4/2009
- For those supporting someone with Bipolar
- Unrated
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.
For those supporting someone with Bipolar