Oct
25
2009
What Is The Best Way To Support Someone With Manic Depression?
Posted by: Alan in Manic Depression, tags: Best, Depression, Manic, Someone, Support, What, With
I have manic depressive illness myself.
Sometimes when I’m depressed I just need to be on my own. It is too over-bearing being with other people, even close friends. At other times when I’m depressed though, I might need someone to hug me or something.
So I guess what I’m saying to answer your question is, be around for them when they need you, but if they want to be by themselves then don’t take that the wrong way.
And also all the other stuff what folks said about meds/doctors is true.
Hope this has been helpful.
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October 25th, 2009 at 6:18 am
Have them get blood work, 70% of all mental institutions emptied out when they discovered thyroid diseases. Have them test not only the TSH but also the T3s and T4s.
October 25th, 2009 at 8:46 am
This link to the Mind website will give you some insight into the illness:
Understanding Bipolar Disorder (Manic depression):http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Bookl…
the information is easy to read and understand.
How to cope as a carer:http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Bookl…
will also give you some useful information and some practical tips on how best to cope.
I hope this proves useful.
October 25th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
See bipolar disorder (the current term) at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris in section 10.
October 25th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Be a good listener, none judgmental never say pull yourself together and just be there for them when they need you.
Try and be possitive where possible and mention their good points rather than bad.
try and get them to talk if the sort who close up getting problems out is good but you have to be able to deal with what comes out as it is like opening a can of worms.
It is a difficult illness to support as it is like taking one step forward you think you are getting there and all of a sudden three steps back.
Also make sure they are having medical help.
I had a friend many years ago who suffered like this and it is hard to stay supportive good luck they have a good friend in you.
October 25th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
well that depends if you are the one with manic depression go to your doc and stay on your meds.. I’ll repeat that stay on your meds. If you are trying to help someone with manic depression make sure that they stay on their meds, remind them, get them a daily pill planner, and keep an open mind that you are dealing with someone that is sick and it’s not always their fault if they are in a mania or depression. Sometimes it is very hard to take the medication because the mind tells you that you feel better and don’t need these anymore but it usually just causes a relapse to the illness. It’s kinda like when you have a cold do you always take all the medication the doctor gives you to get rid of it? Most ppl don’t they get to feeling better and they stop. It’s the same way with someone who is bipolar they feel better and think they are cured.
October 25th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Get them the professional help they need, and be there for them and back up every good decision they make, show them that you care, without displaying so called tough love, this type of people need for others to treat them as much respect and dignity as possible, and please make sure they get the proper professional help and counseling they need.
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October 26th, 2009 at 1:00 am
It really depends on how bad it is. I don’t really agree with medication, but sometimes it’s the only way.It’s a tough thing to have to deal with as it won’t really get better, though it can be managed. The starting point is for the sufferer to recognise that they have the condition. Sorry that;s not much help is it. You just have to let them get on with it, you won;t be able to understand and remember that no matter what they say, the reason for the depression is illness, nothing to do with how you’re behaving etc..Often people with this have bonuses which compensate, creative, deep thinkers, thoughtful and positive and fun (when on the up side). The illness is part of them and makes them who they are. You just have to accept it.
October 26th, 2009 at 5:46 am
Just be there when they need to talk to someone and being supportive aleays helps.
October 26th, 2009 at 9:01 am
My best friend had depression crisises…
I sed to cry a lot but never solved a thing
the best way is to hug them a lot and let them solve it themselves…Its the only true way…
This doesnt mean you have to abandon them, just dont push them…
Be true and supportive…
limitate the cirumstances that make them unhappy…
good Luck…
October 26th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
make sure that they’re getting professional help
have healthy regular meals
take plenty of exercise including walks
listen rather than jolly them “it’ll be alright”
ensure that you have someone for you!
October 26th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Under the arms.
October 26th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Tell them sh1t happens ! get over it !
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