Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
Hey everyone...
Last night my sister told me she's going through some depression. Although she lives in a different state than me, I know I should have seen it coming. Her marriage is troubled and she lives in an isolated environment.
I've lived with bipolar for so long and I can never find someone to talk to among my friends. Everyone is so busy. And a lot of them have emotional disorders themselves. What I'm trying to say is.... I don't know the best way to talk to my sister. She came to me first, which I'm glad she did. She's seeing a psychologist who recommended medication. I know I can help but suddenly I feel scared. I know I need to show empathy and concern but how do I get to the core of mental illness with her?
Any advice will help.
Thank you!
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Last night my sister told me she's going through some depression. Although she lives in a different state than me, I know I should have seen it coming. Her marriage is troubled and she lives in an isolated environment.
I've lived with bipolar for so long and I can never find someone to talk to among my friends. Everyone is so busy. And a lot of them have emotional disorders themselves. What I'm trying to say is.... I don't know the best way to talk to my sister. She came to me first, which I'm glad she did. She's seeing a psychologist who recommended medication. I know I can help but suddenly I feel scared. I know I need to show empathy and concern but how do I get to the core of mental illness with her?
Any advice will help.
Thank you!
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I think in part she needs to learn to step by step to take her days and go through it as we all do. To own the illness and take responsibility for ourselves and yet to have someone to listen and vent to.
So, I think you can offer her your ear - I don't think you can offer her all the answers. I hope this doesn't sound harsh but she needs to own her feelings - and she can learn about herself by talking it out.
At least unless she has another modality like writing or doing art.
Just some thoughts.
Peace,
Mark
I think you can safely be involved in her treatment and get excited about that and motivate her to keep going.