I so agree. My husband and son totally don’t get it and my brother has no patience for it. I can stay balanced for long stretches, but major stress kicks me into mixed states and rapid cycling. My aunt died recently and my mom is starting to experience Alz-at least she’s 95 and can afford the best care. But whew, I’m all over the place. I feel like putting an indicator on my forehead here at home, but he still wouldn’t know what to do. I would Have to write a handbook which isn’t a bad idea. NAMI has family meetings in the larger cities.
I need to write a coping list for me for depression, a coping list for hypomania, and a coping list for mixed.I think you mentioned the other day that you might be hypom or mixed lately, so I guess we’re in this together . I am lucky w my general health tho. We love you, you do seem to be doing better. You are definitely a fighter.