We have family members who are bipolar . we do lots for them but its tough . Thanksgiving and christmas are sometimes very difficult . It even shows up in some of the grandkids . Very difficult to have a family get together but we still do . We feel like firemen trying to snuff a fire as early as we can . Add to that alcohol and sleep problems on their part it just magnifies it
We haven't given up, buts its hard . The economy doesn't help as the jobs are hard to get for them . Construction is down and both fathers are working hard at low paying jobs . They have to bid very low and work under stress.
We take the grandkids when we can as both mothers have abandoned them .
I just wanted to give some perspectives from the other side of things .
We try to keep in mind that everyone is fighting some kind of battle everyday so try to be kind .
We do try to get them help medical , money, support . So far that is just moderating the problem .
We wish there was a cure and hope for progress . Try to work with your support group in the good days that would help .