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From Outcast To Insider: Overcoming The Stigma of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar  Disorder  and  Society:That means as a patient, you are more part of
family  than  an  outcast.
The stigma often associated with manic
depression and other mental disorders is veryMost patients with bipolar disorder or some
real. Many people with bipolar disorder orother form of depression are in fact, more
other mental illnessesare afraid to sharecommonly the norm rather than the exception
their condition with other people for fear ofto  the  rule.
ridicule  or  judgment.
Understanding this can help promote greater
A World Federation for Mental Health studycompassion and acceptance of manic depression
recently revealed that more than 71% ofand  bipolar  disorder.
patients with bipolar disorder felt they
could not reveal their illness to othersSteps for Overcoming Fear of Bipolar
without  being  judged.Disorder:
The stigma is so real in fact many will avoidIf you or a loved one suffers from bipolar
telling friends or family of their mentaldisorder or any other mental illness, there
condition. Many people with bipolar disorderis hope. There are several strategies you
face stigma and discomfort from well-meaningcan adopt to help promote your health and
friends and family members that don't reallywell  being.
understand  bipolar  disorder.
There are even more steps you can take to
Many patients are more than happy to sharehelp you feel comfortable and accepted by
their "up" phases to the outside world butsociety  at  large.
tend  to keep their depression to themselves.
Here are some small steps patients and family
While people may enjoy being around an upbeatmembers can take to help overcome the stigma
hypomanic personality, they may find aassociated  with  mental  illness.
depressive  bipolar  less  companionable.
- Always accept your condition for what it
This makes common interactions and socialis.
events uncomfortable at best, and undesirable
at  worst  for  many  bipolar  patients.- Never attempt to hide your condition for
fear that others will be un-accepting or
It is common for patients with bipolarmisunderstand  you.
disorder to feel misunderstood.
Unfortunately even many health care providers- Educate friends and family. Direct them to
carry with them a biased attitude towarda number of sites that help explain bipolar
bipolar patients. Many have a difficult timedisorder and other mental illnesses. Great
focusing on the real reason a person is inreference sites include the National Alliance
their office. Instead they focus on theon  Mental  Illness.
mental  health  issue.
- Confidently explain that one if five people
Some patients feel cut off by their doctorssuffers from some form of mental illness or
or disregarded before they have ananother.
opportunity to get at the core of their
problem. Manic patients may leave their- Remember that you are more an insider than
doctor's office without their dignity andyou  realize.
respect.
- One out of every five of your friends,
Respect and Dignity For Mental Healthacquaintances or associates likely suffers
Patients:from some form of mental illness. -Use
support groups to help bolster your self
What is important for patients and the publicconfidence and promote your inner peace and
at large to realize is that bipolar patientswell  being.
are people too, people that deserve
compassion,  kindness  and  understanding.- Remember to always hold your head high with
dignity and respect. Never accept less than
Far too often even well-meaning doctors fallthe utmost respect when consulting with
into the trap of generalizing the public'sfriends,  family  or  your  doctor.
health  or  mental  condition.
A good friend is often a key support figure
What is true is that all manic depressivefor patients suffering from bipolar disorder.
patients are different. Not all patients are
the same and what works for one may notThere are various online and offline support
necessarily  work  for  another.groups for patients with bipolar disorder and
manic depression. Be sure you check some out
What the public should also realize is thatto find the support you need when treating
according to the National Institutes ofthis  complex  and  emotional  disease.
Mental Health, roughly one in five people
suffers from some form of mental illness orRemember, there is hope. Bipolar patients
another.are more a member of a large family than
anything else.



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