Things You Should Know If Your Friend Has Bipolar!!

Today is World Bipolar Day!!

Many of us live with Bipolar Disorder and we know what struggle a bipolar person faces. And, here our relationships are crucial from support viewpoint. Friends and families are one whom they can always realy for some support. I'm glad that many of us are blessed with such supportive friends and families who are there during our struggles.

But, sometimes, we all have some ups and downs, miscommunication and misunderstanding can arise in our relationship with friends and families. It happens with all of us. One of the challenges, we experience that we do not know that what to say or do to support our friend or a family member or a partner who diagnosed as Bipolar.

Many of us do not even know what is Bipolar Disorder is and what are its symptoms. So, before sharing what we should know, let's have a quick understandng of bipolar and its symptoms.

What is Bipolar Disorder?

According to American Psychiatry Association, "Bipolar disorders are brain disorders that cause changes in a persons mood, energy and ability to function."

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Now, things we all should know if someone has bipolar and you are in a relationship with them in any form.

1. Bipolar person can seem dependent on us at times and sometimes may not and do not want to see us around them. So, do not feel bad or upset. It doesn't mean that they do not want us or value our efforts. They do. It is just that moment they are out of mood.

2. Never judge someone with bipolar by their mental disorder. A mental disorder not define the real they. Anyone can develop a mental disorder at any point of life. So, try to be non-judgmental for their actions and thoughts.

3. Many think that a person to save himeself use the bipolar disorder as an excuse and that's not the actual case. They pretending to be. However, it is not true. They just letting you know that you could understand their issues and support them. They rely you.

4. Sometimes you may text or call them but they not respond you. So, probably you may feel they are egoistic or not want to talk or so on. We all have such thoughts race when someone not pick our call or respond to texts. However, a bipolar person appreciates that you remembered them and took time to call and text. Due to some reason or their episode, they not responded but they appreciate your gestures.

5. Many of us are not aware about Bipolar Disorder and their categories of Bipolar 1, Bipolar-II, Cyclothymia. So, a bipolar person would appreciate if you learn about it and understand the important things about it. It will help you to understand them better and so they appreciate your efforts.

6. Many of us know and understand it and try to advice and suggest ways to deal with it. But, a bipolar person if they are your friend, or a partner, then just expect you be there for them. They probably have therapist and psychiatrist to help them cope up with it. From you, they just seeking a friendship.

7. Do not try to sympathize, be empathetic to them. Sympathy or pity can make them worse to cope up with this.

8. We all have different personality. Similarly, all bipolar people aren't same. The case of Bipolar person A can vary from Bipolar person B. So, what worked for A, may or may not work for B.

9. Sometimes a bipolar person tries to push you away from him or her but that is the time they need you the most. I know getting pushed really feel bad but if possible be with them in that time. They might need your care and support.

So, that's all I had to share with you. If I'll able to recall or learn about some more, will update the post. As well as if you know something that we all should know, please share with us. Let's spread awareness and support each other. *Group Hugs*

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