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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Brother in his 70s with non-treated bipolar. History of drug use and other addictive behaviors. Chain smoker.

He does not go into the violent rages he used to when he was young (punching holes in walls, screaming, smashing things in the house, etc.) and is overall much calmer. He is easier to communicate with, since he doesn't fly off the handle so easily. Still VERY sensitive to any kind of criticism, though. That is when you'll typically see the hostility in him surface.

From a practical perspective, he is essentially a teenager in his capabilities. He can maintain his own place to a reasonable degree, but has to be supported financially because his SS does not cover all his expenses. I knew this was going to happen so I budgeted/saved accordingly since I knew I'd have to help him out. Before I did, he spent some time homeless.

It's never easy. But when he's good, he's very good. He is one of the few people in my life who I know loves me unconditionally. If he had the capability and capacity, I'd know he'd do anything for me.

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I am the previous poster and I really appreciated this post. It is nice to read that some people have a better experience and the sibling gets calmer with age. Gives me a little hope that somehow things will get better since they got worse. I love that you feel this bond with your brother and you know he loves you unconditionally. My sister is only capable of having any positive emotions toward me when medicated. Unmediated she is obsessed with me and not in a good way and I share nothing about my life.[/quote]

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