I think my family tries it's best. No one lives less than 2hrs away.
My parents were in shock for the first year after diagnosis. There's no family history of bipolar.
Subsequently My dad completed a Diploma of Counselling at the age of 70 and my mum has become my phone life line.
One of my sisters works in mental health and she's brilliant. She's told me this morning that I need a PRN. I said maybe later.
My other sister - as useless as tits on a bull
Hubby - what can I say? He's sooo worn out with supporting me that I wish I could hide my moods better
My young adult children - have seen me at my worst and seem to be spooked. I try to hide my moods from them. They know though because I tell them they don't need to study when I'm manic etc.

Oops this turned out a bit long.