I have an 11 year old daughter and her father suffers from bi-polar disorder. We are no longer together but she still has regular contact him and they do have a good relationship.
Recently he has stopped taking his medication and his behaviour is becoming a little more erratic, he gets angry with her and uses emotional blackmail on her. She knows he has bi-polar and can't always help the way he acts, but as she is only 11, she doesn't really understand the full effect of his condition or what it means. she feels she has to do everything she can never to upset him and keep him happy in case he gets cross or sad.
I was hoping someone might be able to recommend a good organisation, resources, books anything really that i can share with her to help her get a better understanding of her fathers condition and how she can manage his behaviour when she sees him. I don't want to stop her seeing him but at the same time, it is heartbreaking to watch her get so upset when he acts this way with her.
Thanks in advance!
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jobarker77 · 26/05/2016 14:06
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