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    The person discusses how their bipolar disorder has affected relationships with siblings. Growing up, they reacted differently than siblings to upsetting or surprising situations, which was difficult for siblings to understand until receiving a diagnosis. The diagnosis helped siblings comprehend why they behaved differently. Their family was relieved by the diagnosis as it allowed them to get professional help and medication. While their mother adjusted quickly, each of their sisters adjusted at different times. They feel no embarrassment or shame about their bipolar disorder and are open about it with peers in hopes of helping with mental health acceptance.

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    The person discusses how their bipolar disorder has affected relationships with siblings. Growing up, they reacted differently than siblings to upsetting or surprising situations, which was difficult for siblings to understand until receiving a diagnosis. The diagnosis helped siblings comprehend why they behaved differently. Their family was relieved by the diagnosis as it allowed them to get professional help and medication. While their mother adjusted quickly, each of their sisters adjusted at different times. They feel no embarrassment or shame about their bipolar disorder and are open about it with peers in hopes of helping with mental health acceptance.

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    The person discusses how their bipolar disorder has affected relationships with siblings. Growing up, they reacted differently than siblings to upsetting or surprising situations, which was difficult for siblings to understand until receiving a diagnosis. The diagnosis helped siblings comprehend why they behaved differently. Their family was relieved by the diagnosis as it allowed them to get professional help and medication. While their mother adjusted quickly, each of their sisters adjusted at different times. They feel no embarrassment or shame about their bipolar disorder and are open about it with peers in hopes of helping with mental health acceptance.

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    Q. How has your condition affected relationships between yourself and siblings?

    a. I have a hard time regulating emotions in the same way as most people. when
    something happens that is upsetting or scary or surprising, I react differently than my
    siblings which can be difficult for them to understand. When I was growing up we didn’t
    know why I was different, & being diagnosed has helped my sisters to understand better
    why I behave differently in situations. they have to be more sensitive & aware around
    me, for sure.

    Q. How did your family react to your diagnosis?

    a. it was a relief. Once we knew I was able to get professional help, medication, etc, which
    has been instrumental in my getting better.

    Q. Did your siblings adjust to your bi-polar disorder easier and quicker than your parents?

    a. no they didn’t. my mom adjusted very quickly & read a lot of books & spoke with my
    therapists in order to better handle the situation. each of my sisters have adjusted
    differently & at different times.

    Q. Was there any embarrassment or shame in your realization of having bi-polar disorder?

    a. nope. I'm glad to know I have it. It makes me different but I know why. I know if people
    truly love me & care for me then this won’t affect our relationship.

    Q. How open were you to sharing your disability with peers growing up?

    a. I'm super open. I love to talk about it because I hope I can be a help or sense of comfort
    to those I interact & come into contact with. I think mental health needs to be normalized
    & accepted & I want to be a part of that adjustment.

    I was very glad to have this opportunity to ask my friend Gretchen about her bi-polar

    disorder. I was happy to learn that her condition doesn’t seem to have any negative

    connotations within her self reflection. I also am very supportive of her being open

    about it with her peers, and her goal of normalizing the conversation around mental

    conditions. It is relieving to see how her diagnosis has positively affected her own views

    on her mental health, and to also see how it helped her cope with adjusting from
    profesional care. While listening to the NPR segment, Dr. Ranit Mishori talked about

    the way her brother with autism affected her life, so I wanted to engage with the aspect

    of sibling relationships with the questions I asked. Gretchen's siblings are all younger

    than her, which might have impacted the emphasis her parents placed on

    understanding her condition. A guest on the show also brought up the perspective of

    older siblings being a helping hand in the parental role of adjusting to disability, which is

    why I asked if her siblings adjusted first.

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