I would like to educate myself about this illness, as my oldest friend has been suffering from it for a few years.
We lost touch for many years as I moved from her home town when I was 12, but she phones from time to time and I am going to phone her tonight and arrange to visit her.
What I am interested in finding out is: how does it feel to have bipolar? What can family and friends do to help? What do the mental health services have to offer? Are there any alternative therapies that are of any value here?
I should add that I trained as a mental health nurse but have not worked in the field for 12 years and it's not a condition came across much in my professional life.
I would be grateful for any insights people could offer so that I can support my friend.
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Do you have any experience of Bipolar Disorder?
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Janni · 12/09/2008 13:51
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