How do you tell your parents you might have bipolar?

Educate family and peers. Explain what the condition is and how it affects you. Talk about your treatment. You can even tell them about websites where they can go to learn more. The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for family members.

When do you tell someone you have bipolar?

Actually tell them Even if they are the understanding type, it’s best to tell them before you have an episode, because you will need to have a conversation about what you expect from them or what you might need.

Does having bipolar mean I’m crazy?

Answer: People with bipolar disorder can certainly think differently than other people, perhaps have a different emotional responses to things than other people, but crazy is a pejorative term. Bipolar disorder is a medical illness that is due to dysfunction in the central nervous system or the brain.

How serious is bipolar 1?

People with bipolar I disorder experience full episodes of mania — the often severe abnormally elevated mood and behavior described above. These manic symptoms can lead to serious disruptions in life (for example, spending the family fortune, or having an unintended pregnancy).

How does it feel to be raised by a bipolar mother?

Growing up with a parent who has bipolar disorder can be a traumatic experience, but it doesn’t have to define you. Raised by a single mother with bipolar disorder, *Beth grew up walking on eggshells, perennially terrified of inadvertently setting off a parental explosion.

How do I talk to my dad about his bipolar disorder?

Some people who have bipolar disorder may not want to talk about their condition, and others may be very open about what they’re experiencing. One way you can help your parent is to let someone know if you feel like you need help dealing with your feelings, or if you have questions about what’s happening.

How can I help my mother with bipolar disorder?

One way you can help your parent is to let someone know if you feel like you need help dealing with your feelings, or if you have questions about what’s happening. You can also work with your parent or doctor to develop a plan for when your parent has an episode.

How does bipolar affect a child’s personality?

Growing up with a parent who has bipolar disorder can be a traumatic experience, but it doesn’t have to define you. It’s not surprising that studies point to children of parents with bipolar disorder being more susceptible to psychosocial problems such as risky sexual behavior, substance abuse, aggressive behavior and risk of suicide.