The person may also actually enjoy the mania and may not take medicines, which can prolong the episode. Also, the person may say and do unusual or hurtful things.
You can help during a manic episode by doing the following:. Call a health professional if you have questions or concerns about the person's behavior. Always call a health professional or or other emergency services if you think the person with bipolar disorder is in danger of causing any harm to himself or herself or others. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health. Author: Healthwise Staff. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor.
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Be kind. Kindness helped me. Watkins, Kim Wright, and Pak Sham. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Family Self-Care and Recovery from Mental Illness — Looking after your own wellbeing while caring for a mentally ill family member.
How to help Someone in Crisis — Handling a bipolar disorder crisis. In the U. This holiday season alone, millions of people will turn to HelpGuide for free mental health guidance and support. So many people rely on us in their most difficult moments. Can we rely on you? All gifts made before December 31 will be doubled. Cookie Policy. This guide will help you navigate the challenges and support your friend or family member. How can you help someone with bipolar disorder?
Other ways to help someone with bipolar disorder You can also support your loved one by: Learning about bipolar disorder. The importance of support in bipolar disorder recovery People with bipolar disorder do better when they have support from family members and friends.
Your life is important to me. Find qualified doctors and therapists. Set up appointments and go along. Offer your insights to the doctor. Learn about their medications. Track treatment progress. Watch for signs of relapse. Alert the doctor to problems. Sleeping less Elevated mood Restlessness. Speaking rapidly Increase in activity level Irritability or aggression. Fatigue and lethargy Sleeping more Trouble concentrating.
Loss of interest in activities Withdrawing from others Change in appetite. Supporting someone who is manic Spend time with your loved one. People who are manic often feel isolated from other people. Spending even short periods of time with them helps. If your loved one has a lot of energy, walk together.
Third, your loved one will most likely need a medicine adjustment to gain stability. The person in mania will have to make sure they are going to their mental health appointments and provide an accurate description of symptoms in order for this to happen, and this is often easier said than done. IF you are able to notice signs early enough and IF you can get the person in touch with their prescriber, medication adjustments can help to lessen or stop the manic episode. However, unlike depression where symptoms can occur for 2 weeks or more before diagnosis, manic episodes tend to happen fast without much notice.
Regardless of when your loved one is willing and able to meet with their prescriber, keep track of the behavior and circumstances you observe. Medical providers often welcome family and friend input to inform treatment decisions.
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