My therapist confirmed that I am bipolar. She recommended giving control of the money to my hubby, because I'm a spending spree manic. She also said that I should distance myself from my mother because she triggers a lot of my episodes. This is going to be very difficult for me. I just bought a house right behind her, lol. My mother and I talk at least once a day if not more. What should I do? Should I take the doctors orders literally, or should I try to limit the contact with her without distancing too much. I don't know what to do. She is my best friend. It was devastating for me to hear her say that!! Help!?!?