At first, when i had problems when i was 16, it was my father that helped me. my mom was in total denial. Now that she's seen how much i struggle, she has come to terms with it. Not to mention I had a cousin that is no longer with us b/c of bipolar, and a second cousin with it, that's not receiving treatment. It's kinda open in the family b/c there is so much mental illness on both sides of my family. My husband is supportive, but I know it strains him sometimes, especially since i've been in a depressive episode since august.