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Being Bipolar and in a relationship

Posted by jonsi @jonsi, Dec 8, 2023

I struggle with both episodes of mania and depression with a strong lean toward mania. I'm in a long time relationship and my condition is a struggle with my partner. I have delusions in addition to other symptoms and it can leave me distant and irritable with my partner. They in turn become distant and irritable with me. It's hard enough dealing with my own symptoms and exhausting trying to manage someone else, making sure they feel supported. Any advice on how you deal with being bipolar and in a relationship? Can one be happy with another person with this condition? I'm medicated and my treatment has been very successful but I still need to manage it from time to time editing medication as I go.

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sally12345 | @sally12345 | Dec 26, 2023
In reply to @bpforlife "I would focus less on mistakes in the past and more on the present and being..." + (show)
@bpforlife

I would focus less on mistakes in the past and more on the present and being supportive now. I find that many people do not understand what it is like to be Bipolar. Just the fact that he apologizes means he regrets his behavior. I know what that feels like. We often feel embarrased and ashamed after an episode. To have someone be supportive, nonjudgemental and know what to say and how to help is such a gift.

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I do not understand what it's like to be bypolar. I just see the way he is. The way he gets. He's a good person under all that..It's frustrating and very hard on me. I have days where I could wash my hands of him. Christmas was one...He now has a girlfriend I believes add to it. I'm just worn out.
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