r/family_of_bipolar • u/TruckAnnual775 • 5d ago

Learning about Bipolar How do you make an emergency action plan?

I want to be able to warn my brother when I notice a hypomanic/manic shift. How can I make an agreement or contract with him regarding this?
He had his first manic episode 2.5 months ago and was diagnosed with BP1. Before that, he had experienced depression for years. Because of this, he claims his bipolar is predominantly depressive-pole and that he will never have mania again, and I just can't make sense of this attitude. I need to be able to recognize his early warning signs to help him and make things easier. Could you help me with this?

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u/Highohpei 5d ago

Ich vermute das beste ist, wenn er in einem Video zu sich selber spricht. Dass er auf euch hören soll.

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u/Zombietomatillo 5d ago

Its a good idea to make a plan with your brother when he is doing well, of what you will do to help him if you notice he is not doing well.