I have a daughter that was diagnosed as bi-polar years ago. I can tell you that living and loving someone afflicted with bi-polar disorder, or what used to be called manic-depression is not an easy thing.
Alot of the behaviors that seem common or typical to the disease is very distressing. There are alot of up and down emotions for both the patient and anyone who cares for them. Pain and shame seem to be a big part of the picture for both the person and their loved ones. (more…)
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