During depressive episodes, the people with bipolar condition would have low energy level. This low energy level is often seen as laziness by others. Actually, the people with condition can not do anything about this. That's the characteristic of the condition. This misunderstanding is very hard to digest.

Especially, family members and friends should cope with this situation and share their love. Do not advise too much thiking you are helping. That hurts a lot. But, help them take medications, follow theraphy, do whatever that would keep them happy that would eventually help them get out of depression.