12 Funny Bipolar Gifts That Won’t Get You Uninvited

Buying a gift for someone with bipolar is simple. Aim the joke at the situation, never at the person, and don’t buy anything with a self-help quote on it.

Bear has tested this list on family, who remain speaking to Bear on most days.

For the one who makes plans

• Brilliant Ideas I Had at 3 A.M. Notebook: a safe home for the idea, away from a credit card.
• 47 Business Plans 0 Naps Heavyweight Tee: for anyone who has priced an alpaca.
• First Aid for a 3 A.M. Idea Poster: six steps between them and a marina.

For the one who needs a couch

• Cocoon in Progress Throw Blanket: a clear out-of-office for the whole body.
• Scream Into Me Pillow Case: quieter than the alternatives.
• Out of Office Mentally Hoodie: hood up means leave a message.

For the morning check-in

• My Week Mug: a schedule, of sorts.
• 100 Percent Chance of Everything Mug: useful for the household.
• Spin the Mood Wheel Tee: lets a family know where things stand.

For the ones who love them

• My Human Is Having a Day Dog Bandana: the dog has been very patient.
• Driver’s Mood Subject to Change Car Magnet: fair warning.
• I Cried on This Towel Hand Towel: a gift for the guest bathroom and for honesty.

A good test: if they’d laugh and say that’s me, buy it. If you’d have to explain it, buy socks.