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As a family member or friend, you can encourage the individual to avoid overly stimulating situations during these phases. Avoid arguing with the person going through the mania phase because their judgment is often impaired. You can try to make them aware of the inherent dangers of the risky situation, but keep in mind that discussion will be difficult at this phase of the disorder. As a result, you should only talk when the individual is stable in order to establish a plan of action (for example, agree that the person will give you his or her credit card once hypomanic/manic symptoms appear).
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