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Dec 19, 2013, 01:34 PM
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One of my friends has been diagnosed with Bipolar I. We both deal with some similar things, so we always share our problems with each other, & we also support each other as much as we can.She is my biggest support system.
Her mania/hypomania is much better, but still is in a depressed state. She tends to get really depressed. But rarely thinks of suicide, when she does, it gets me really worries me, because these thoughts are very strong( a lot worse than mine are). So, how should I support her? |
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Dec 19, 2013, 01:47 PM
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Hi there,
I suffer from bipolar and have been recently diagnosed. I think the best thing you can do for your friend is just be there, just listen and support. It makes such a difference having someone to talk to when you're having a bad day. Thats probably the best way to support in my opinion, hope that was helpful  Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
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Dec 19, 2013, 01:49 PM
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Listen, don't judge or be critical. Listen for real and be there.
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#4
Dec 19, 2013, 06:05 PM
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It's a challenge. I wish I had answers. *hugs*
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Dec 20, 2013, 12:12 AM
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Thanks everyone who answered. Much appreciate!
She needs help too, so I try to support her, but I can't even get help myself... I just really care about her I always listen to her,& I don't judge her. |
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Dec 20, 2013, 07:41 AM
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Listen as others have said . Dont judge and don't let the situation bring you down.
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#7
Dec 20, 2013, 08:08 AM
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Definitely listen without judgment. Also, don't forget to take care of yourself.
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I hope you have a really great day. 
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Dec 20, 2013, 04:30 PM
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I'm always there for her, I know what it's like. Anytime she is manic or low we do some serious talking. We talk frequently as it is. She's kind of my rock and vice versus. We met in the group home back in March. Now we live in permanent supported living enviroments but we're across town and don't see each other as nearly as often.
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Dec 20, 2013, 07:14 PM
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I'm Type II so probably not going to be much help here. My depression is horrible, though my mania is never really high.
The advice I can give you is something like...I don't know. In my experience when I'm depressed I am a downer to be around. I say all of these horrible things about myself and melancholy observations about the world. My poor friends don't know what to do when I hit rock bottom. Try talking to her when it happens, try to identify signs and symptoms and such. It's helped me a little by doing that with a close friend. She would ask me questions like, "How's your mood been? When did it start? What do you think caused it? Etc." And I would reply and work through it.
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