Friends and family of someone with bipolar disorder
Having someone close to you who has got bipolar disorder can be enormously difficult.
It is probably the last thing you ever expected to have to deal with.
Now that it has happened, you might have all sorts of extra responsibilities. You will be learning every day about looking after the patient.
There will be times when you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to cope. You might get overwhelmed with certain feelings. Learn to understand and accept your emotions.
The partners, parents, children, and friends of people with bipolar disorder are often its forgotten victims. It can wreak havoc on loving relationships, careers, friendships, finances, and emotions. All of this is normal.
It is important that you look after yourself as well as the patient. How could I take steps to care for myself?
