Bipolar Supporter? Here’s Something You Should Not Do
Published: Wed, 06/02/10
Hi ,
How's it going?
Hope you are doing well.
I once saw on a television show something
that made me laugh so hard.
They were asking some children a few
questions.
To one child, they asked:
"What would you do if you were the
President of the United States?"
The child immediately replied:
"Keep my mouth shut."
LOL
But, once you get done laughing about
that, it's a good thing that our country's
Presidents (current and past) have not
thought that.
The President, and anyone else in
leadership, need to speak up.
They were put into leadership because
their opinion matters to other people, so
it only makes sense that they should voice
that opinion.
As bipolar supporters, the same thing goes
for us.
There are times that it is very important
for us to speak up and give our opinions.
Of course, it is better to know when these
times are, and when it is better to just
listen.
Here are some clues about when you need
to speak up, although these are certainly
not the only times:
If your loved one's medications aren't
working right, or if they are causing
problems.
If your loved one isn't taking their
medications or isn't following their
treatment plan.
If your loved one is in an episode, or
headed in that direction.
If you notice any symptoms that your
loved one has never shown before.
If your loved one is making poor decisions.
See what I mean about times we need to
speak up?
If we don't speak up during these crucial
times, it may cause problems that we
don't want our loved ones to have to deal
with.
Another thing to consider is who you need
to speak up to.
Sometimes the best person to talk to about
these sorts of things is your loved one
themselves.
And sometimes, if it can be resolved that
way, you may not even need to take it any
further than that.
Make sure you use your better judgment
on that one, though.
Other times you will need to speak to their
doctor, psychiatrist, or therapist about what
you have noticed.
I would encourage you at those times to
let your loved one know that you are going
to do so, if it is at all possible.
It will make it easier in the long run,
because that way they won't feel like you
have deceived them in any way.
Regardless of who you have to talk to, it
is important to speak up.
Don't do as that little child suggested and
keep your mouth shut.
It may have been cute for the child to say
that, but the consequences of actually
doing it would not be so cute.
How about you?
Have you ever had a time that you needed
to speak up to protect your loved one's
health?
How did you handle it?
And will you handle it differently in the
future?
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Well, I have to go!
Your Friend,
Dave
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