I'm really worried about her, and I'm trying to do everything I can to help....but honestly, I have no idea what to do.
So my question: Has anyone had any experience with bi-polar? Be it first hand, or somebody they know. Any advice about it, what I should do to help, or how to support her, would be greatly appreciated.
Feel free to PM me if you'd rather not post about it, thanks.
There's the Mayo Clinic explanation. There should be some good information on it.
The best thing is that she keeps taking her medication no matter how good she feels or how crummy it makes her feel.
Bipolar is not bullshit.
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Out of a possible 10, Blindy scored a straight 1 with:
My girlfriend has it. As such, I'm convinced it's a bunch of bullshit.
You made me choke with laughter on my granola bar 
Bah, I'm very scared for her, and worried about her. Thanks for the info from everyone though. Keep it coming if you have it, anything will help.
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Caid '5 Fists' Berrit's fortune cookie read:
Thanks Kaglaaz, at least I understand the disorder now. I'm also trying to deal with her parents, whom continue to deny the fact that it's possible she has it, because they don't want their daughter to live off pills the rest of her life.....isn't the important thing that she gets help before something serious happens?Bah, I'm very scared for her, and worried about her. Thanks for the info from everyone though. Keep it coming if you have it, anything will help.
Maybe you can get therapy help? Or some alternative to drugs, at any rate.
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Azizza had this to say about Knight Rider:
Welcome to the newest over-diagnosed excuse on earth. A few years ago it was ADD now it is Bi-Polar.
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A few widely-publicized cases shouldn't discount the theory entirely. Though I do think ADD is a crock.
I know nobody's said as much, but before someone does.
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Azizza had this to say about Pirotess:
Welcome to the newest over-diagnosed excuse on earth. A few years ago it was ADD now it is Bi-Polar.
Just because it may be known as the "next ADD," it doesn't mean you should discredit the diagnose. At any rate, her parents should be taking this seriously.
Medicine, for bi-polar, is needed, sadly. The best way to recovery is a combination of therapy and medicine. They are both needed. Depending on the condition on the girl, a hospital visit may be beneficial as well. But it sounds like it's not too serious right now.
If you want to help her, just be there for her as a friend. It's that simple. Just don't get caught in the "unofficial therapist" role... because that's stressful for both parties. Make sure she gets professional therapy. But as a friend... yes, stay in touch with her.
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Mr. Parcelan had this to say about pies:
:\A few widely-publicized cases shouldn't discount the theory entirely. Though I do think ADD is a crock.
"Try my new program. It's called, 'Sit down, shut the hell up, and do your work' and I gurantee your children will be fine in no time."
South Park rocks.
This girl specifically...she'd go from so depressed she's crying to uncontrollably laughing and shouting. It was pretty crazy, and really damn annoying after the first week of putting up with it. There's no real way to control it as an average person just hanging around because if their mood is shit and you cheer them up, they're right onto the other extreme (and vice versa).
Her having the diagnosis won't change who she is. If you don't think she acts very bipolar then she won't now. If you think she does but you don't mind, then it's not going to suddenly drive you up the wall, etc. Nothing to really worry about, imo.
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Suddar said this about your mom:
I've seen people who really have had bipolar, and whether or not it's a real "disorder," I can promise that people in the world really do fit the part.This girl specifically...she'd go from so depressed she's crying to uncontrollably laughing and shouting. It was pretty crazy, and really damn annoying after the first week of putting up with it. There's no real way to control it as an average person just hanging around because if their mood is shit and you cheer them up, they're right onto the other extreme (and vice versa).
Her having the diagnosis won't change who she is. If you don't think she acts very bipolar then she won't now. If you think she does but you don't mind, then it's not going to suddenly drive you up the wall, etc. Nothing to really worry about, imo.
So as long as she doesn't annoy me, I have nothing to worry about?
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Her having the diagnosis won't change who she is. If you don't think she acts very bipolar then she won't now. If you think she does but you don't mind, then it's not going to suddenly drive you up the wall, etc. Nothing to really worry about, imo.
Although, couldn't it be similar to the placebo effect?
