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How can i live with someone who is bipolar?

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Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ensuring compliance: By helping the patient monitor symptoms (remember bipola dis patients tend to minimize/normalize their symptoms; bipolar is often what we call ego-syntonic); and make sure they take their meds, and attend appointments. That should be enough; however entities like nami may have suggestions of groups for relatives or caregivers. A good psychotherapist could guide you on local resources, .

Answered 11/28/2013

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Comliance: What kind of commitment he has is he compliant with medications does he follow up regularly with psychiatrist and you can be part of it . If he agrees you can accompany on his appointment and meet his physician discuss your concern.

Answered 3/15/2014

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