People with bipolar disorder are at a higher risk for suicide than other in the general public. Based on this risk, a lot of research is being done to understand this process and how to prevent suicides. According to some new research, if someone with bipolar disorder has a family member who committed suicide, it increases their risk three-fold.
This statistic is not something that is brand new, and most professionals are aware that having a close friend or family members that has even attempted suicide can increase the risk for someone, particularly if they are struggling with a serious mental illness. Hopefully this type of study will educate people about this fact and increases the likelihood of people seeking treatment or emergency services if they have this type of pattern in their family.
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Definitely true in my case. Mother had bipolar & committed suicide. I was diagnosed with bipolar, but not until years after my first suicide attempt at 15. Last attempt was 1 1/2 years ago, despite being on medication.
i am 16 years old. i have seen a phsyc. since i was in the 1st grade. my father was bi polar. so i am told the same. at the age of 14 i forced severe harm among myself. i have struggled yet i kno it can be surpassed.
Ok, I have a friend who’s 15, and she’s bipolar. She’s been through a rough time, including a really nasty break-up. The relationship lasted 7 months. She seems like she might commit suicide very soon. I need to know how to prevent her from committing suicide before she does it. Please, help!
The Uncle I was named for killed himself. I have made 2 attempts. My wife thinks it’s funny.
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