Bipolar?

[Mariah124]

My daughter is showing signs of having bipolar disorder.  This has been going on since she is in her later teens. She now is in her mid thirties and the symptoms are worse.  Everyone has to walk on egg shells around her and she still will argue. No matter what you say or do, it doesn't prevent an argument.  She is married and has a child.  Her relation with her husband is also bad.   I worry about my grandchild and the care she is giving.  She is in denial and believes everyone else is sick.  She will not seek help.  She pushes my husband and I away and virtually keeps us at bay.  Please let me know what we can do, if anything.

[LLFgirl]

Hello suspicion is very normal...in fact when I found out I had bipolar disorder I was so suspicios my parents said we were going for a ride and I had no idea where we were going. They took me to the hospital and I stayed there for 1 month. Being paranoid and suspicious is a key symptom of manic bipolar. A good book to read is Bipolar Disorder for Dummies. It's a yellow book in the for dummies series and it's very informative and my parents bought the book for me to help me understand. I hope she will get some help soon. My heart breaks for her because I know she can be helped because I'm living proof that things can improve. I was the most suspicious/ paranoid person in the world, and I'm not anymore. Good luck and I pray for the best!
~*LLFGirl~*

[Mariah124]

Thank you so much for your help.  She did get in trouble with the law.  She blames the lawmakers for the trouble. I spoke privately to her about getting help and that she can live a happier life, but she gets defensive no matter how I approach the subject.  It seems I can't say anything to her except to talk about superficial topics.  We can't have a serious conversation with her without her flipping out.  She is so paranoid and suspicious.  Are these traits as well?  
I am currently reading books on the subject and pray that one day she will get help.  Can you suggest any special reading material since there is so much out there?  
Thank you and God bless you for reaching out to help me.

[LLFgirl]

Hello I'm bipolar as well and I did not want help at first either. It took a lot for me to finally seek help. You need to be supportive and maybe talk to her in private about why she is acting the way she is. One day she may find herself in trouble with the law or something major and be forced to seek help as was with me. Pray for her and perhaps read some books on bipolar disorder to learn ways to act around her that won't be threatening.