10 things you should never say to someone with bipolar disorder

Referring to somebody “as bipolar” sort of insinuates that the only thing this person is is an illness .It is more polite to say someone “has bipolar” than “is You wouldn’t say that somebody “is cancer”.

Oh yeah, I’m a bit like that. Feeling fed up is a normal. Clinical depression, however, (whether unipolar or bipolar), is a devil that chews on bones and gorges on souls and should never be underestimated or undermined. 

Do you think I might have it? If you are concerned about your own, or somebody else’s mental health, please do go and see your GP.

Are you like Stephen Fry? No he has the illness

So are all bipolar people creative or genius? I don’t think it plays a part in any of these things that I definitely do possess.

Did you ever try to kill yourself?  I wouldn’t ask this until you’re 99.9% it won’t make you a dick for asking this.

I feel bad for you

Is it cured? Are you cured? Mental illness cannot be “cured”.  It’s pretty much there for life.

Have you taken your medication?This is actually very much a question family and friends of people with bipolar should ask.

I’d love to be able to say my heart doesn’t break a little every time I’m reminded to take my meds, but it does.

Did you see Silver Linings Playbook? Everyone should see this film.