Having a friend or a loved one with a bipolar disorder can be challenging. The constant shift of moods and unpredictable behavior can be a little difficult for the person with the condition, and also for their family, friends, and caregivers.
What is Bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorders are incidents of mood shifts from depressive lows to manic highs; it may last for a few weeks or months. It rarely occurs to teenagers or young adults, mostly in the age range of 20-25.
How to help a person with a bipolar disorder?
You are always on your guard even though your family, partner, child, or friend with bipolar disorder is well. It's hard to know when they would enter the manic phase; You'll experience ups, and downs and over-time it drains your strength both physical and emotional. This high level of stress will put you through the challenging way, and the fear of having the next crisis will always be in your head.
You need to balance yourself on supporting your loved ones and taking care of yourself. In this process, you may neglect your own needs and theirs. If you are ready enough to be part of their challenges; you must be patient, understanding, and supportive. These traits are very helpful for your loved one's treatment and recovery. With your constant understanding and support, a person with a bipolar disorder may feel comfortable and calm during the stages of their medication.
Always embrace your loved ones, and let them know you are consistently there to support them fight the disease. As we know; The enemy is the disease, not our loved ones.
