Mental Health Support

Tobin S.

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2. I agree mostly with what you've said

Sun Apr 22, 2012, 07:16 PM

Apr 2012

The person in question probably does need medication, but there is also the situational aspect that she's dealing with right now that might actually be the source of her current distress.

What I'm about to say does not play well with a lot of people, but I think that in most cases of mental illness there is a family factor. The person described in the OP may well be living with those who have broken her in the first place. If that is the case, it might be impossible for her to be healthy and happy there no matter how well the meds are working.

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How to help a cousin/friend with bi-polar disorder/manic depression [View all] AnnieK401 Apr 2012 OP

Perhaps focusing on the facts of her life Lionessa Apr 2012 #1

I agree mostly with what you've said Tobin S. Apr 2012 #2

Yep, we are totally on the same page. Lionessa Apr 2012 #3

Good point AnnieK401 Apr 2012 #5

Offer her a room or a couch or help pay for a temporary place for a week. Lionessa Apr 2012 #6

Thanks for the suggestion - unfortunately not really in a position to offer much help AnnieK401 Apr 2012 #7

I know you don't mean to say that people have bi-polar because EFerrari May 2012 #10

Sounds like what I have done so far. AnnieK401 Apr 2012 #4

helping someone with bipolar raps May 2012 #8

This part: Tobin S. May 2012 #9

Thank You! AnnieK401 May 2012 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author AnnieK401 May 2012 #13

Thank You! AnnieK401 May 2012 #14

You know, Annie, your cousin is lucky to have you on her side. EFerrari May 2012 #11

Thanks! AnnieK401 May 2012 #12

That's not unusual, unfortunately. EFerrari May 2012 #16