14. How to Support a Loved One Who is Feeling Hypomanic – Distressed to Joyful; Bailey's Way
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Tune in as host I explain to you what has been helpful for me when a loved one is trying to support me during a bipolar 2 hypomanic episode. Besides real-life stories, I also include information found from trusted articles to help you better understand what you can do to support a loved one who is also diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder.
Resources
- In the announcements of this episode, I share that my 3rd semester of college has officially began! With that, I wanted to share an article that I wrote last year, I’m a 27-Year-Old First Time College Student, to help encourage you or anyone who needs it to go to college if that’s what you want to do! There’s also a bonus episode found within this season titled, “College IS For Everyone!“, which I embedded in the article mentioned above.
- Here’s the link to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of “communication”
- Hypomania and mania – how can friends and family help? found on Mind.org.uk
- 10 Signs of Hypomania found on NextStep.doctor
- BONUS LINK: Effective Communication found on HelpGuide.org – this article gives fantastic tips on how you can learn to become an effective communicator. I highly recommend checking it out!!
- Dude, you should definitely send in your “what a weirdo” habits! Click here to submit them anonymously through the awesome What A Weirdo form that I created just for you!
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Until next time friends… Take it easy, stay grateful and be joyful!
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