Delonte West Interviewed by Good Morning America

[BobbyPortisEyes]

My sister has bipolar disorder and had a near-death experience because of it recently. If anybody has any tips on what to do, I would appreciate it.

I really don't know how to help her. I find what I perceive as a lack of accountability extremely frustrating. It seems to me like having bipolar disorder gives you a license to hurt everyone around you with no repercussions. The person can always play the "oh it was just my mania" card whenever something dramatic happens. And then the onus is on others to sympathize while the person with the disorder doesn't have to do ****.

Sorry for the emotional venting, I know what I said is incorrect. I just really would like to see her get better and not die. The meds are not helping and good therapy is too expensive.

[Meeksology]

My sister has bipolar disorder and had a near-death experience because of it recently. If anybody has any tips on what to do, I would appreciate it.

I really don't know how to help her. I find what I perceive as a lack of accountability extremely frustrating. It seems to me like having bipolar disorder gives you a license to hurt everyone around you with no repercussions. The person can always play the "oh it was just my mania" card whenever something dramatic happens. And then the onus is on others to sympathize while the person with the disorder doesn't have to do ****.

Sorry for the emotional venting, I know what I said is incorrect. I just really would like to see her get better and not die. The meds are not helping and good therapy is too expensive.

My ex has bipolar disorder. It got so bad there was a point I was the only one left that was there for her, and this was years after we broke up. Her family, friends.. everyone cut her off. Im not gonna get into it but you just have to be very patient, super forgiving but most importantly she has to know and believe deep down that you will always be there for her.. and you might have to reassure her that you are there for her 100%. It sounds like an impossible task, but it really isnt if you truly care for the person and you want to see them do better. Good luck my dude.

[BobbyPortisEyes]

My sister has bipolar disorder and had a near-death experience because of it recently. If anybody has any tips on what to do, I would appreciate it.

I really don't know how to help her. I find what I perceive as a lack of accountability extremely frustrating. It seems to me like having bipolar disorder gives you a license to hurt everyone around you with no repercussions. The person can always play the "oh it was just my mania" card whenever something dramatic happens. And then the onus is on others to sympathize while the person with the disorder doesn't have to do ****.

Sorry for the emotional venting, I know what I said is incorrect. I just really would like to see her get better and not die. The meds are not helping and good therapy is too expensive.

My ex has bipolar disorder. It got so bad there was a point I was the only one left that was there for her, and this was years after we broke up. Her family, friends.. everyone cut her off. Im not gonna get into it but you just have to be very patient, super forgiving but most importantly she has to know and believe deep down that you will always be there for her.. and you might have to reassure her that you are there for her 100%. It sounds like an impossible task, but it really isnt if you truly care for the person and you want to see them do better. Good luck my dude.

Thanks dude, I accept the challenge. How is she doing now?

[Meeksology]

My sister has bipolar disorder and had a near-death experience because of it recently. If anybody has any tips on what to do, I would appreciate it.

I really don't know how to help her. I find what I perceive as a lack of accountability extremely frustrating. It seems to me like having bipolar disorder gives you a license to hurt everyone around you with no repercussions. The person can always play the "oh it was just my mania" card whenever something dramatic happens. And then the onus is on others to sympathize while the person with the disorder doesn't have to do ****.

Sorry for the emotional venting, I know what I said is incorrect. I just really would like to see her get better and not die. The meds are not helping and good therapy is too expensive.

My ex has bipolar disorder. It got so bad there was a point I was the only one left that was there for her, and this was years after we broke up. Her family, friends.. everyone cut her off. Im not gonna get into it but you just have to be very patient, super forgiving but most importantly she has to know and believe deep down that you will always be there for her.. and you might have to reassure her that you are there for her 100%. It sounds like an impossible task, but it really isnt if you truly care for the person and you want to see them do better. Good luck my dude.

Thanks dude, I accept the challenge. How is she doing now?

She's fantastic! Has a boyfriend for about 2 years now. Her and her brothers have a good relationship again. She's able to see her nieces and nephews. Things are going super good for her.