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what is with the anger and violence and then the stories to make it ok?and what about all the lies and fantasies ?is this a way of coping and struggling to give their feelings some justification.is this a mixed episode?
You need to read up on this illness. Couple of books:
Bipolar Disorder for Dummies The Bipolar Handbook (or maybe Workbook) Unquiet Mind by Dr. Jamison
The emotions you mentioned aren't something that can be controlled. It is the brain chemicals misfiring. The behaviors associated with the emotions are also due to chemical misfire but also coping skills learned early (however right or wrong). You friend will burn out eventually on her mania and then more than likely a very deep depression will happen. You will need to just wait it out unless you know that she is a harm to herself or to others. If so, then help needs to intervene. Please read up on this if you seriously are interested in trying to be there for her when she comes down. If not these books above, then some sort of literature. If her family won't help and you are willing then she'll need you, though she may not say so, when she burns out.
The thing about bipolar disorder is it can manifest itself in SO many ways. I also struggle with anger. Not so much with violence, although it was SO close SO many times. I found the right med and the right dosage, and those feelings are mostly gone.
It is possible to live a "normal" life, but this person has to be willing to do what it takes.
