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LuvMySissy · 08-27-2007, 02:38 AM

Hi Dawn-
I have both a brother and a cousin who are bi-polar. I helped out many times with my cousin for weeks at a time. She is bi-polar with scizoid features along with obsessive/compulsive disorder. She is on meds and has been, but nothing seems to work for very long.

More than ever, when dealing with mental health issues, a good healthy diet low in sugar and salt helps, as does a regular sleep/wake pattern and an exercise program.

But, if he refuses to seek help there isn't much you can do for him. Many bi-polar people don't like the meds, especially if they like the manic stage.

My brother has a much milder case and once he got on meds and started in counseling he is a completely different person.

Good luck to you.

08-27-2007, 02:38 AM	#6
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Hi Dawn- I have both a brother and a cousin who are bi-polar. I helped out many times with my cousin for weeks at a time. She is bi-polar with scizoid features along with obsessive/compulsive disorder. She is on meds and has been, but nothing seems to work for very long. More than ever, when dealing with mental health issues, a good healthy diet low in sugar and salt helps, as does a regular sleep/wake pattern and an exercise program. But, if he refuses to seek help there isn't much you can do for him. Many bi-polar people don't like the meds, especially if they like the manic stage. My brother has a much milder case and once he got on meds and started in counseling he is a completely different person. Good luck to you. __________________ Sissy & Angel