Supporting a friend with bipolar.

[Peterlee993]

Hoping some night owl mums-netters might be able to help I wasn't sure where else to turn.

I have a friend who has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She's been suffering with depression for a long time and I've been supporting her as much as possible but since this bipolar diagnosis things seem to have gotten much worse for her. She's hearing voices - a symptom and has attempted suicide multiple times. I have a toddler daughter and am a single mum so I have seen her as we've formed a support bubble but I'm worried I'm not supporting her enough. As a single mum balancing work and looking after my daughter things are difficult at the moment I take antidepressants myself for anxiety. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can show her I'm there for her so she feels loved and supported?

Thank you, Christine xx

Have they considered meditation? I have a friend who teaches meditation and worked with many people who have bipolar.

Have you got time to go for a walk with her? Maybe ask her what support she would like from you. I have anxiety and I find meeting up with a friend for a walk really helps me. My mum's bipolar and hates walking. She finds it helpful when I support with things that she finds tricky, such as ordering things online or going to the shop for her.
So it kind of depends on what your friend find helpful. Hope that helps.