You're most welcome Amy. I do understand that at the beginning, it can be very discouraging because it's so new and unfamiliar. However, if you continue to participate/read here, you're going to encounter more and more people who are dealing with this on a day-to-day basis -- the degree of severity, support, recovery, etc. varies on an individual basis but there's no doubt that many people are able to function quite well with various forms of treatment. Feel free to share this site with your brother and father if you feel comfortable doing so as they might also benefit from the information that is shared here.

Two other discussions that may be helpful to you at this time are:

- When Someone You Love is Bipolar

- dontknowwhattodo

There are also some introductory posts at the top of the main page when you first select this topic that have some additional basic information.

I hope you have a wonderful Holidays, and the best to you and your family as well.

Thank you. I'll hope as much for both of us. At the moment, it appears my child will be able to spend the holidays, at home with us. That's something we're all looking forward to.

~ Namaste