General I Need Help Dealing With Middle Of Episode

[Tinyflame]

Yes, certainly why it's obvious why it's often in a supporter's best interests to extracate themself and move on.

 

[Wrong way]

Part of me says to move on. Another part of me says stay where you are around the periphery of my friend. I have no idea what that means for me or her. Is it even possible to help while remaining distant? Is it even worth it? What does that say about me if I remove myself from the entire situation (her?)

I hear very frequently about ‘taking care of yourself’ before helping someone with a mental illness. It’s weird being on the other side of the coin since I am a BP2 Sufferer, but have successfully been treated with medication and therapy.

Am I even capable of helping? Is listening even enough?

If she seeing other people, can I even handle the situation?

These are tough questions to ask myself. I just wish I had immediate answers.

-WW