how can I help motivate my bipolar brother?

hi,

I'm normally part of the arthritis group but today I need help with my brothers bi polar.

He's been diagnosed BP in the last 6 months, previous issues with anxiety, alcohol, endured the suicide of 2 people (1 family member, 1 lover). his meds are still in flux and he can barely get up and do anything.

how can i motivate my brother to anything?

I know BP and depression cause difficult to slove proplems but these issues are ripping my family apart.

thank you for any new ideas.

serafena, 

I appreciate the links.

I wish this discussion group would be friendlier to people not directly suffering from BP. In the arthirtis group, great things come from arthritis suffers and family and friends looking to help. I was looking forward to getting some insight from people living with BP and people standing by others with BP. 2 perscective on this issue would have been better than 1.

I guess I'll go back to the sidelines.

Thank you.