Family and Friends
When someone close to you has bipolar disorder, it can be very hard. Helping to care for the person takes time, patience, and understanding.
At times you may feel like you are responsible for making this person well, but you're not. Your support is just one part of this person's treatment.
To help, it's important that you learn all you can about bipolar disorder, sometimes called bipolar depression. Your knowledge of the illness and how it is treated can make a difference. It can give your loved one a unique, personal, and loving source of support.
- Learn how you can make a difference in How to Help.
- Ways to support yourself while helping someone else are in Helping Yourself.
- Dealing With Emergencies gives important information about suicide.
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