About Bipolar Disorder: What's the Best Thing to Say?

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder We all know that "get over it" is not the best thing to say to someone who's depressed, and "you're imagining it" is not the best thing to say to someone who's hallucinating or paranoid. This week, share what you think would be the best things to say to someone with bipolar disorder. Instead of Telling Me I'm Lazy ... Coming up with a list of the wrong things to say to someone who has bipolar disorder isn't all that difficult. But what should people say to you when you're in a depressive, hypomanic, or manic episode? What would be helpful instead of hurtful? In the comments, write a sentence or two that you'd like to hear from friends or loved ones when your mood is ruling you. Most Hurtful Things Said What have people said to you about your bipolar disorder that really hurt your feelings? Give us your answers and read what others have said. What Is Depression? Saying, "I'm depressed" to someone is often useless. At best they may ask what you're depressed about, but they're very unlikely to ask what that means. It's going to be up to you to explain it. Here's help. What Is Mania? Mania can be a slippery term. Too many people think of a person with mania as a maniac and don't know what "manic" really means. Here's a no-frills look at the truth about mania. Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Bi Polar Symptoms Manic Mood Disorder Manic Depression Bipolar 2 Disorder Featured Articles Top Terms: Clang Associations Delusions Psychosis Flight of Ideas About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   What We're Talking About Manic, mixed, all over the map Am I still bipolar? Possible bipolar wife Advertisement