First off, how old is this person? Bipolar is successfully treated with drugs. Is it a legal order that wont let him out of his house or is it just the will of the family? People with emotional disorders like bipolar really need strong support and to get out of the house. Sunlight is a natural anti-depressant, and used for the treatment of mental disorders especially depression and such. The lack of sunlight can onset many complications of a bipolar disorder. Remember, Self-care without medical treatment is not recommended. Self-care measures are not effective in relieving symptoms or preventing harmful behavior. Here is some self help treatments you can try: Talk to your counselor or healthcare provider regularly. Keep all of your appointments. Take your medicine exactly as prescribed. Spend talking and listening time with a friend. Do exercises that help you relax, focus, and reduce stress. Participate in fun activities. Record your thoughts and feelings in a journal. Create a daily planning calendar. Avoid street drugs and alcohol. Make sure you spend some time outdoors every day. Improve your diet. Avoid caffeine, sugar, and heavily salted foods. Attend a local support group regularly if your healthcare provider agrees. check this link too: http://www.bipolar.com/index.html

http://www.socialworkers.org/ or go to a local hospital and talk to an info desk on ways to get one involved, explain everything and good luck. Need any help plz let me know I will see what i can do for you.

My brother's bipolar, happy one day, suicidal the next. I found a blog that was a TREMENDOUS help, and her book is awesome. You can find her here at http://www.bz9.com/bipolar/ Good luck...

your friend? then take your friend out running...you two do stuff together.