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what should i do about my bipolar friend
  try to be friend with her
  let things stay the whay they are and wait for her to change
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lachell

PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:00 am


yo so me and my friend lets just say her name is kim so she and my other friend bri have been friends since we were born, so kim has always been a pain our asses not cause she mean but cause shes crazy and a backstabber soooo THISS IS THE POINT no one can take it anymore so I stoped talking to her a month afer bri stop talking to her and then a month after that this girl named seff stoped to and her bf broke up with her and basicly no she only talks to her mom and her 2 cosins so I feel pity for her and is thinking of tring to work things out again but what if she just turns around and dosnt stop being a gossiper and a backstabber because she has done this to bri lots of time so idk what to do what can I do
PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:18 am


lachell
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That doesn't sound like bipolar disorder, but that's besides the point.
If you only wish to do something for the sole reason that you feel pity for her, then the chances are quite high that you're merely going to end up in the same position as right now, and you likely won't benefit from it at all, nor will Kim. Of course, everyone deserves a chance in life, but that's not a philosophy that everyone necessarily follows. You shouldn't be complaining in regards to who she is; that's merely her, and people aren't meant to change for the desires of others- they should change for themselves. If you wish to do something, the first step is to accept her as a person, just the same as yourself. I'm sure that you wouldn't appreciate it if people merely began leaving you for simple details because you're "annoying", a "gossiper", or any of those labels that we come to so commonly give people of our own free will. I won't tell you what you should and shouldn't do, but take a moment to picture yourself in her position; let yourself feel the emotion that she might be feeling, and embrace it. Consider that. It's up to you as to whether or not you want to take the risks of leaving yourself here again, or coming to a more mutually glad relationship. Of course, there are benefits and there are losses, but that's merely life.


... Or it could be a look of somber silence struggling with fear...
What do you see reflected in your face???

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lachell

PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:51 am


iiTetshinji-Kun
lachell
My face is reflected in the water...
It's a shining grin full of hope...


That doesn't sound like bipolar disorder, but that's besides the point.
If you only wish to do something for the sole reason that you feel pity for her, then the chances are quite high that you're merely going to end up in the same position as right now, and you likely won't benefit from it at all, nor will Kim. Of course, everyone deserves a chance in life, but that's not a philosophy that everyone necessarily follows. You shouldn't be complaining in regards to who she is; that's merely her, and people aren't meant to change for the desires of others- they should change for themselves. If you wish to do something, the first step is to accept her as a person, just the same as yourself. I'm sure that you wouldn't appreciate it if people merely began leaving you for simple details because you're "annoying", a "gossiper", or any of those labels that we come to so commonly give people of our own free will. I won't tell you what you should and shouldn't do, but take a moment to picture yourself in her position; let yourself feel the emotion that she might be feeling, and embrace it. Consider that. It's up to you as to whether or not you want to take the risks of leaving yourself here again, or coming to a more mutually glad relationship. Of course, there are benefits and there are losses, but that's merely life.


... Or it could be a look of somber silence struggling with fear...
What do you see reflected in your face???

I understand what ur sang thanks but that's what I forgot to add she is bipolar she just dosnt take her meds so she keeps like taking those I guess emotions on us
PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:16 pm


lachell
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It doesn't necessarily matter what disorders she may or may not have. As I said, she's still a person, just the same.


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What do you see reflected in your face???

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lachell

PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:21 pm


iiTetshinji-Kun
lachell
My face is reflected in the water...
It's a shining grin full of hope...


It doesn't necessarily matter what disorders she may or may not have. As I said, she's still a person, just the same.


... Or it could be a look of somber silence struggling with fear...
What do you see reflected in your face???

ya I guess
PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:24 pm


iiTetshinji-Kun
lachell
My face is reflected in the water...
It's a shining grin full of hope...


It doesn't necessarily matter what disorders she may or may not have. As I said, she's still a person, just the same.


... Or it could be a look of somber silence struggling with fear...
What do you see reflected in your face???

but if she took her meds it would be easyer on her and everyone else 2

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:29 pm


lachell
My face is reflected in the water...
It's a shining grin full of hope...


That doesn't matter. It's her decision as to whether or not she takes the medicine.


... Or it could be a look of somber silence struggling with fear...
What do you see reflected in your face???
PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:40 pm


It matters if she takes her medication or not. A bipolar person not on medication cannot always control their emotions or their actions. I know because my husband and both of my daughters suffer from manic depressive /bipolar disorder. Manic or depressed people act out for a number of reasons.

If you wish to be friends with this girl again, you will need to have a heart to heart talk with her. Be honest. Tell her that the things she says and does hurt you and others you like. Remind her that taking her medication makes her a nicer person to be around and that is when you like being around her.

If she won't do anything to make herself better, then maybe it is better for your mental health to steer clear of this young lady. You don't need the stress of having to constantly deal with her antisocial behavior.
Pity is not a reason to befriend anyone.

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lachell

PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:10 pm


mamarita
It matters if she takes her medication or not. A bipolar person not on medication cannot always control their emotions or their actions. I know because my husband and both of my daughters suffer from manic depressive /bipolar disorder. Manic or depressed people act out for a number of reasons.

If you wish to be friends with this girl again, you will need to have a heart to heart talk with her. Be honest. Tell her that the things she says and does hurt you and others you like. Remind her that taking her medication makes her a nicer person to be around and that is when you like being around her.

If she won't do anything to make herself better, then maybe it is better for your mental health to steer clear of this young lady. You don't need the stress of having to constantly deal with her antisocial behavior.
Pity is not a reason to be friends with anyone.

yes I c what ur sayng and I think I will try that thanx
PostPosted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:07 pm


lachell
mamarita
It matters if she takes her medication or not. A bipolar person not on medication cannot always control their emotions or their actions. I know because my husband and both of my daughters suffer from manic depressive /bipolar disorder. Manic or depressed people act out for a number of reasons.

If you wish to be friends with this girl again, you will need to have a heart to heart talk with her. Be honest. Tell her that the things she says and does hurt you and others you like. Remind her that taking her medication makes her a nicer person to be around and that is when you like being around her.

If she won't do anything to make herself better, then maybe it is better for your mental health to steer clear of this young lady. You don't need the stress of having to constantly deal with her antisocial behavior.
Pity is not a reason to be friends with anyone.

yes I c what ur sayng and I think I will try that thanx
If you need someone to talk to, I would be willing to talk with you either here, or on PM's for more privacy

mamarita

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lachell

PostPosted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:27 pm


mamarita
lachell
mamarita
It matters if she takes her medication or not. A bipolar person not on medication cannot always control their emotions or their actions. I know because my husband and both of my daughters suffer from manic depressive /bipolar disorder. Manic or depressed people act out for a number of reasons.

If you wish to be friends with this girl again, you will need to have a heart to heart talk with her. Be honest. Tell her that the things she says and does hurt you and others you like. Remind her that taking her medication makes her a nicer person to be around and that is when you like being around her.

If she won't do anything to make herself better, then maybe it is better for your mental health to steer clear of this young lady. You don't need the stress of having to constantly deal with her antisocial behavior.
Pity is not a reason to be friends with anyone.

yes I c what ur sayng and I think I will try that thanx
If you need someone to talk to, I would be willing to talk with you either here, or on PM's for more privacy

i'd rather pm u about
PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 2:33 am


lachell
iiTetshinji-Kun
lachell
My face is reflected in the water...
It's a shining grin full of hope...


It doesn't necessarily matter what disorders she may or may not have. As I said, she's still a person, just the same.


... Or it could be a look of somber silence struggling with fear...
What do you see reflected in your face???

but if she took her meds it would be easyer on her and everyone else 2


Not necessarily true. Psychiatry is mainly based on trial and error. Even psychiatrists themselves don't really know much about how certain drugs affect mood and behavior, other than what clinical evidence has revealed. But just because something works for someone doesn't mean that it will work for everyone.

It would be responsible of her to take her medication and report to her doctor (hopefully who is a psychiatrist and not a general practitioner) any undesirable side-effects and symptoms that persist while taking the medication. If that is the case, her medication needs to be changed in order for it to be effective. She could be taking antidepressants, antipsychotics, sedatives, mood stabilizers, even amphetamines, all which could have negative impacts on how she feels inside. The goal in life is to be happy and comfortable, and if her meds don't make her feel that way, it's not a good thing to pressure her to take them. Tell her that there if the medication is not working, she needs to tell her doctor and try something different. There are many treatment options available for those with bipolar. She will eventually figure out her emotions, and when that happens you won't see her acting out again. Just remember that being a friend means sticking by her side through the good times and the bad, and she'll remember you for that when she's in a sound state of mind.

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