Bipolar Disorder Support Group
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I have mentioned this before...my 22 yr old sister has signs of BP (mental disease runs rampid in my family). She finally approached me the other day and asked me for the ph # to the psych clinic. I took this as agood sign. When i approached her w/ it, she screamed at me, and began mocking the disease, calling me a pill popper, lunatic, etc. She has hurt me many times before, and I've just about had it. You can't even talk to her rationally. So I wrote her a letter. Please tell me what you think...and if I should give it to her or not?
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L,
"I was hoping that as we got older and matured, we would be able to have a more civil and meaningful relationship as sisters. Apparently that is not possible. As long as you continue your behavior to be increasingly impulsive, erratic, narrow minded and immature, our relationship will be halted. When you have taken the steps to better your health and your life, maybe we can have a relationship then.
I will continue to be civil to you in light of the holidays, and for the near future. Please do not ask me for advice or approach me for help in any way. You always seem to have all the answers anyway. Maybe this will be a blessing for youI dont know, but frankly I dont care.
Please educate yourself and do some research about Bipolar Disorder. It is a very intricate and complicated disease, and throwing out labels and pretending like you know all there is about it isnt working. Maybe in your search you will find something about yourself. I only wish someone would have pointed out this disease to me before it became too late. You might look at this as a sign of help. If other people are noticing your erratic behavior tooand they areshouldnt you take this as a sign that something needs to be done? Stop making the excuses, and take care of your life. This is the only one youve got.
Good Luck to You.
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L,
"I was hoping that as we got older and matured, we would be able to have a more civil and meaningful relationship as sisters. Apparently that is not possible. As long as you continue your behavior to be increasingly impulsive, erratic, narrow minded and immature, our relationship will be halted. When you have taken the steps to better your health and your life, maybe we can have a relationship then.
I will continue to be civil to you in light of the holidays, and for the near future. Please do not ask me for advice or approach me for help in any way. You always seem to have all the answers anyway. Maybe this will be a blessing for youI dont know, but frankly I dont care.
Please educate yourself and do some research about Bipolar Disorder. It is a very intricate and complicated disease, and throwing out labels and pretending like you know all there is about it isnt working. Maybe in your search you will find something about yourself. I only wish someone would have pointed out this disease to me before it became too late. You might look at this as a sign of help. If other people are noticing your erratic behavior tooand they areshouldnt you take this as a sign that something needs to be done? Stop making the excuses, and take care of your life. This is the only one youve got.
Good Luck to You.
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
but if your prepared for that andit wont harm you, go for it
Maybe cut it down to something like:
You are my sister and I care about you very much. I have noticed your behavior and emotions getting more erratic lately and I am concerned for you, as you are familiar with the struggles I have faced, and I was under the impression you where asking for my help when you requested the ph. # of my cllinic.
Others have noticed this change in your behavior as well.
I hope you will educated yourself about BP and look into the possibility that you may need medical help. I wish I had gotten help sooner.
I know how hard it is, but dont make excuses. Take care of your life... etc.
but then, im having an unproductive and destructive evening it seems.
I have tried the nice approach with her. But she can only be nice and human on her terms, which isn't very often. She was nice and sweet in asking for the pdoc's #, but then, she turned into her Mr Hyde side. Just knowing her, I may have to write 2 letters. The one Kristine suggested and mine...never know what mood she'll be in.