How to deal with bipolar patient?

Understand & Treat: It is helpful both for the patient and those who care about them to develop an understanding of the signals that the symptoms are increasing. That helps us take things less personally, and the patient recognize it is important to focus on treatment. If the patient has stopped taking meds they need, encourage them to follow md orders.

Mood stabilizers: Mood stabilizers are used to treat bipolar disorder. Lithium and depakote would be two examples of mood stabilizers but there are others, depending on symptoms, and depending on what works for the patient.

They may not realize it & may need feedback from family & friends to guide them to seek professional help. If you have concerns about mental health please see a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in multiple forms of psychotherapy to have a thorough evaluation & help for symptoms & state of mind; & a Psychiatrist for medication if needed. Have a physical exam to rule out any underlying illness.