How do you connect with someone who is bipolar?

Here are 10 steps you can take to help someone with bipolar disorder:Educate yourself. The more you know about bipolar disorder, the more youll be able to help. Listen. Be a champion. Be active in their treatment. Make a plan. Support, dont push. Be understanding. Dont neglect yourself.More items

Are people born bipolar?

Genes. Bipolar disorder often runs in families, and research suggests that this is mostly explained by heredity—people with certain genes are more likely to develop bipolar disorder than others. Many genes are involved, and no one gene can cause the disorder. But genes are not the only factor.