Reply #11: A part of my illness is bipolar disorder, quakerboy [View All]

[Tobin S.]

When I was going untreated I had all of the symptoms of bipolar disorder and a few schizophrenic symptoms. When things were going bad for me everyone knew it but me. My folks would try to tell me I was in bad shape, but I wouldn't listen. I thought they were the ones who had the problem. I thought they were trying to hold me back and do me wrong.

Try to get him or her in treatment, but don't push too hard. A call to the doctor is definitely in order to see if he or she can help you and your loved one. If all else fails, be there for her/him when the crash comes. You may need to act quickly to get him or her to the hospital.