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MY STORY

FACED WITH

• As a child I was confused because my mom acted strangely• After my mom was taken to the hospital a few

weeks later she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder• Just last year my brother was diagnosed

IMPACT

Good

• Became closer to family• Appreciate everything

more• Learned how to avoid

it

Bad

• Worry of having it or passing it to children• Stress• Scared us

WHAT WE DID

• We were there for her every step of the way• Were strong in knowing she’d return• I was amazed watching my dad stay strong

through the whole thing

TODAY

• Thankful to have her and each other• Know signs and

causes• Everything is back

to normal and we even joke about her being “crazy”

STATISTIC BRAIN

Adults with bipolar 5.7 million

Chance of child having it-1parent 23%

Chance of child having it-both 66%

i.

ADVICE

• Take care of family members• Support each other• Things will always get better

ii. Google Images

BIBLIOGRAPHY

i. http://www.statisticbrain.com/bipolar-disorder-statistics/

ii. Google Images