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Bipolar illness is a serious disorder and millions of people across the country struggle with it every day. It’s difficult for friends and family members to see someone they love suffering, whether it’s from symptoms depression and/or mania, our gut instinct is to help. Here are ten ways you can help a loved one cope with bipolar illness. Encourage them to participate in social activities. One of the heaviest aspects of bipolar illness is depression. People who are depressed tend to isolate themselves. Help your friend cope by encouraging them to go for coffee with you or maybe go for a walk together. Listen to them without judgment. What your friend needs right now is for someone to listen to them without trying to fix their problem. Sometimes, just having someone to talk to is great therapy on its own! Understand when they need alone time. Sometimes, people with bipolar illness just want to be alone, give them the space they need without judgment but don’t go away entirely....

BPHope.com is an online magazine dedicated to the hope and harmony for people with bipolar disorder. With a wide range of articles available on the topic, they also provide an online community forum for people to discuss first-hand what it’s like living with bipolar disorder. They’ve recently started a Kids category which is dedicated to helping children, teens, and their parents, manage bipolar in children and young adults. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are discussed on the site, and include both depression and mania. When an individual is experiencing episodes of mania they feel an elevation in mood, increased irritability, high energy levels, and a decreased need for sleep. They may talk rapidly, and their thoughts and ideas run through their head even quicker. They have an inflated sense of self and what they can accomplish, and often projects are started that go unfinished. There may also be a string of reckless behavior and poor decisions are made. When an individual with bi...