questions

how does a bipolare deal with death. Is is different  than a normal person?

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

each person deals with death and his or her own way.  It has nothing to do with the diagnosis in

[Jaquta]

It is normal for everybody to grieve.  Everybody deals with loss differently.

I guess my concern is that grief could affect the person to a degree where their judgment is impaired and they discontinue meds, etc.  I'm not sure if that is a valid concern.

Stress can make people more vulnerable so I would look at potential ways to reduce any additional stress.

As someone with mental health issues I don't like to be seen as different.  Be sensitive and compassionate but don't alienate the person.  They are a person with feelings first and foremost.  Bipolar, I feel, is secondary.

The doctor may be aware of implications.  As long as the condition is managed they, or you -if we're talking about yourself, should be OK.