The Effects on Family

What the bipolar manchild brain

cannot understand, are the effects that they have on everyone around them.

When they are manic, they are so self absorbed in euphoria, that they don't care about anyone but themself.  This is exaggerated if they go off their meds, exacerbating life for those near him.

 

So how do you continue to love a manchild with Bipolar?

 

Triggers

I have recently discovered why my life is so filled with anger and resentment.

Because living with a ManChild... especially one with Bipolar...

          with all their misconstrued perceptions, the betrayal and lies...
 
               geez... it's no wonder this is what triggers my tempter! 

                      Then, multiply it by two in the house!

                   This has got to be the hardest way to live EVER!!!

The Little Red Hen

Going back to a very basic concept of life, I am reminded of the book red to me in kindergarden called "The Little Red Hen". 

This is a story about a little red hen who plows the field, plants the seeds, grows the wheat, harvest the wheat, makes the flour, and bakes the bread.  At each step she would ask a duck, goose, cat and pig for help, yet she got none.  But, when the bread is done, they all wanted to reap the rewards and eat the bread. 

This basic concept is one that the bipolar ManChild can't seem to grasp.  They want to be like the duck, goose, cat and pig.  Lazy, do nothing to help, yet they want to enjoy all the rewards.

I have news for you ManChild -- that is NOT how life works!~  Go back and read the book.