bipolar type. That being said when acutely manic, a person with bipolar DO can hear voices and appear psychotic. For the people who say depression or other mental illness is "simple" and ppl need to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, consider yourself blessed that you haven't had to deal with mental illness either yourself or with a loved one. I think she would benefit from both regular therapy AND medication, but she is already more fortunate than some for having the support of her mother. I hope she gets the help she needs. Living with mental illness is a bitch. I finally got help for mine. Sadly, mine was a case of knowing something was wrong with me and not being able to get a doctor to see it. My heart goes out to her. Fuck, I'm tearing up right now. Mental illnesses (and yes, depression IS a mental illness.) are just...soul crushing. I don't know how else to put it. I hope that she finds the help she needs. ****************************************\\... Time cast a spell on you but You won't forget me I know I could have loved you but You would not let me -Fleetwood Mac Submitted by Bizzarelife on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 5:37pm. Yeah, it does seem like they tend to gravitate towards each other (people with mental issues). I can completely understand this. I have anxiety issues and am frequently in a state of panic. I control it through therapy, which I am actually going to