Bipolar Disorder
Family Section
"When
we protect people, When we do things for them, When we do not
expect them to be responsible for themselves, We teach them to
feel and act dependent and powerless." Robert Stenstrud &
Kay Stenstrud.
The
bipolar disorder is hard on families due to the mood swings their
loved one experiences. Bipolars can go from feeling wildly out
of control and rage and the next day feel extremely depressed.
If you are a family or loved one of someone with the BP, chances
are you are hurting and have come here to find information and
peace for yourself. There is so much attention focused on your
loved one that many times you forget you are important too and
deserve a peaceful and happy existence.
Families
need support too and that is why I have provided some additional
resources for families on the Bipolar Disorder Sanctuary.
Articles:
(I wrote these articles for families of people with borderline
personality disorder (BPD). However much of the behavior your
loved one displays is very much like someone with the BPD. Hopefully
you will gain something from these articles.
Notice
to Families and Significant Others
Let
Go
Interaction:
Family
Chat Room
Family
Bulletin Board
Family
ICQ List
