[alf]

I need help on how to deal with someone that is bipolar and depressed. this is new to me and i need help to help her.

[allautumn]

Have you checked out the Caregivers Support forum?
Have you read up on bipolar? That's a place to start.
Dealing with another person's depression in frustrating. We hurt because they hurt. Because it it a chemical thing, unless they recognize that and want to change it, there is little you can do to change the situation, Im afraid. Sometimes just 'being there' for the person is enough to get them through to better times. When I've been at serious lows, my room mate/best freind has stuck by me, sat up late or offered support even when he'd had other plans, even when I'm not making any sense. There is no end to how much I appreciate him for that.
I have to ask - are you afraid in a situation with this person? For their immediate safety, or your own? If so, you should seek outside, professional help to deal with the situation right away.
Other than that, just be there to listen, hug, and make sure they're taking care of them selves properly. This is a lot of responsability to take on, and there's support for you here too.

[LadyDragus]

You are one of the sweetiets men I know, on the face of the earth.
What can we do to help you ?
I know you have not been on here very long, but let us help.
Look in the other fourm, esp, the biploar and ask questoins about what you think is bugging you about the problem.. ok.
There are many people who will be willing to help you if you just go and ask ok. Look at the resuouces that Doc has put up, and some of the oters have listed alos ok.

I will help if you ask me and you know so will "urlord" my other half.. ok..
I will not use Real names of you or him on here ok.
everyone knows my name..
but not yours, so I will not disclose it ok..

Love you.

Trish
aka Lady. D.