Welcome to the forum, Tiana. The Ladies all said it first, you've got a great support system in place already, having an understanding mate. My little girls Mom is bipolar and I went through alot of classes about understanding and living with a bipolar person. The most important thing I learned that I can pass on is the need to stay on meds if you're doing good. A high percentage of people start feeling good and decide they are cured and don't need medication any more, the next thing they know, they're kicking off the effects of the Haldol after having a psychotic break.
I'm an isolation expert too, there's alot of us hanging out here, cuz we just don't wanna go out. I think you'll find more similarities here, than differences.
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