Thanks.... for the replies, now I will to try and answer a few questions - YES, he is aware of his actions and he seems to thrive on being ill and the attention / care he receives from it (and) NO, this person is not doing well and by his own doing.... he drinks, does drugs, and over doses on his Rx medicine. He is literally a walking time bomb and I am tired of walking on egg shells, for he is constantly making problems for any one he comes in contact with or that he perceives as not liking him, rather it is true or not.

All of this is why I asked how much should one put up with when someone they know is Bipolar and life is yuck around him....

LoVe,
Rhapsody -