WebMD published a list of things family members of people with bipolar disorders (applies to other severe mental illness as well) can do to make the holiday season smooth and incident-free for everyone. The list includes:
Be direct. This is by far the most important …
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Wow. This article was really helpful to read. I have been Bipolar for about 6 years. Almost every party I attend there comes a breaking point for me. Even if I know every single person in the room I still steal away and go into an empty room. I have never known why I did this… I only knew I HAD to get away. It usually doesn’t take me too long… maybe the most, an hour… to get myself back together. But a place to hide away is ESSENTIAL. Thank you for posting that… I don’t think people understand the true need.
I’m glad it was helpful. Hope you have a great holiday!
This is an interesting approach. But isn’t it also a little bit beyond being supportive and boardering on enabling. Not sure, but it’s definitely good for loved ones to consider an approach like this. Wish I’d seen this sooner.