I have a friend who married a nice lady and her mother is Bipolar. She seems to do very well and takes her medicine properly. My question is does this illness pass from one generation to the next? What are the first signs of any problems? Should they have their children checked for the illness and at what age.
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Is Bipolar passed on
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Bp has inherited tendecnies is the best summation of research to date. It is possible to skip generations, it is possible in Identical twins for one to have bp and one not. It is not all clearly understood. But be careful in talking with your friend, if he has not asked for help with this question, the input may not be welcome. KNow this is a disease, just like diabetes. It is treatable but it can be challenging to have a relationship. Much depends on the person, and they are a person with FEELINGS who does not desevre to be judged unworthy based on an illness they did not choose to have, and how they are choosing to cope with this disease.chriso said:
As far as children, they just need to be informed and what, aand go see a doc early with concerns, because early treament is very worthwhile, but don't go looking for ZEBRAS just coz you hear hoofbeats-in other words, be wise and observant. Just like God's word teaches us to be. Don't hestitate to seek help and advocate in the health care system, but do not fret. Live is to precious to waste on unnecessary worry. and believe me, live is precious even when yu struggle with a disease.
Feel free to pm me or send your friends here with questions. I think my migraine today may be making me a little more guarded in my words than i might truly need to be. There is just much hurt I have experienced from well meaning friends trying to "HELP" me when no help was needed.
You sound like a caring friend and I do not wish to discourage that at all. Let your caring help you to be wise in sharing any info that you can!!!
Blessings for being a caring friend! We all need friends who care!
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Thank you so much for your information and sound advice. I just want to be a good friend and be there if they need me. I just think understanding any illness will make us better and supporting friends.
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After having been diagnosed with it myself, I wondered the same thing.
I've heard too that it can be passed to the next generation and even can skip one like Alive again said.
I've done large amounts of research on this and never found any concrete why's or wherefore's concerning it.
Your question got me started again.
I've heard too that it can be passed to the next generation and even can skip one like Alive again said.
I've done large amounts of research on this and never found any concrete why's or wherefore's concerning it.
Your question got me started again.
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