5 Tips For Explaining Bipolar Disorder To Loved Ones
Be Simple and Straightforward The first tip is to strip down to the basics. Explain that people with bipolar disorder have mood swings, from elation to depression, that do not necessarily have anything to do with what’s going on in their lives. Explain how this is because bipolar disorder is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, and not a reflection of a loved one’s behavior, words, or mood. This may also be a good time to state that there is a genetic link to bipolar disorder, which may be why you have a family history....