[spiritual manic]

Here is what a manic female can say by own battle. First thing I strongly believe that a true manic when not having an episode feels like a burden to everyone. I call it a complex, but we all have lonely hearts and feel and are very misunderstood. Is your daughter creative, is she "scattered" ARE HER MOODS SO STRONG THEY EFFECT AND CAN BE INSTANTLY READ BY THOSE AROUND HER.? sORRY IF THIS ALL SOUNDS BIZARRE BUT I was raised by a mother and father who always said and and instilled in us that any mental health issue is only a pity party and a cop out. It took me 6 years to tell them , and about 3 to accept and own it myself. I now know for a fact I even had it as a child. I hid it so well. I hurt in hiding or my dad would say "wah wah" have a pity party. It cut to my core I even recall these words as early as 4 or 5. So I hope you can find some help or direction in my "two cents" God Bless it is a long road if she is a bi-polar ENCOURAGEMENT is the key in helping and showing her your belief in her. One more thing I never recognize my own manic episodes. My "shrink" says all he has to do is ask if I respond with a quick "no" I'm in an episode otherwise I begin to analyze my behavior. If I am arrogant really "cocky" and sure of myself. I'm manic. The Lord is what gets me by. So may the lord guide you and give you strength. much empathy and for your heart and sole. - B