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In reply to the discussion: Any suggestion on dealing with a bi polar sibling? [View all]TBF
(32,060 posts)You said you are not looking for diagnosis but that is exactly what you need. You stated "Sue has decided that it looks like a scan from someone with bipolar/depression". It may well be, or it may be something else. Even if she is a neurologist she should not be diagnosing herself. Once you have an actual diagnosis from a competent physician you can move forward with treatment.
As for dealing with her it is like anyone else - set boundaries and if she shares details with you in an acceptable way then try to be supportive. I wouldn't be a door mat or put up with tantrums/explosions.
I'm very hopeful that if she gets the diagnosis you expect that she can get help for it. But she is the one who needs proper diagnosis and treatment. You can't do that for her.
I know it's hard. ((hugs))