To people with bipolar disorder.... have you found that your symptoms seem to be more present and extreme while you were in a relationship with a girl / guy...especially if the relationship was quite serious and you really loved and cared about the other person?
2006-10-24 04:00:06 · 12 answers · asked by madmax 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Probably not, it's just that in a relationship there's a greater likelihood of the symptoms causing trouble and being noticed. All IMHO, of course.
Bipolar for 25+ years, diagnosed for 18 months...
2006-10-24 05:25:03 · answer #1 · answered by Random Bloke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't listen to Mickey blu eyes. Getting a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, or any other type of mental illness is very important because then you are able to start on the right medications as learn as what you can do to help yourself. I don't think it's bipolar disorder, but I can't make that decision as I am not a doctor. I do have bipolar disorder, and you must know that it is not just mood swings, because everybody has mood swings. Bipolar disorder is a mental illness in which a person experiences mania and depression. Mania is more than just being hyper and talkative, you can google it to find out more about it. It definitely does sound like you are experiencing depressive episode, which you should bring up with a doctor or psychiatrist. Maybe you can see a therapist. Although I know explaining it to a parent can be less than ideal, but you might want to say that you need professional help otherwise you might do something that nobody wants to happen. Best of luck.
2016-05-22 06:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely I more present and extreme, to sense of manic moments initially...I am very affectionate, hypersexual and attentive...I do think everyone experiences that to a degree, BPers its just heightened, sometimes to an uncomfortable level for the other. I have also found as time goes on, I can switch all that off and become very distant....not unlike mood swings maxx. I have confused some partners terribly. I have been married for over 20 years now, altho I wont say we have been happiliy married all this time, he stuck it out and I think I did as well. There are two ppl here after all and neither of us really did the hard work that is required in marriage.. Marriage being a "thing" onto itself, if this is a serious relationship and commitment is there maxx. do the work to keep it going. And I want to say this is in all commited relationships, BP can enrich our lives with others as well as damage the relationship. hope this all works out for you
2006-10-28 02:08:00 · answer #3 · answered by judith_ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When suffering from this you will be paranoid about everything and everyone,I know my son suffers the same feelings.You are so lucky to have found each other .I only wish my son could find someone to love and be with I think it would make so much difference to him.His last relationship which had been the first for many years broke down and he is still suffering the heartache.Do try not to argue and hurt one another,it's so hard to find a partner who know truly how you are feeling.Good luck and god bless both of you.
2006-10-27 02:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by animalwatch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnosed last May so before then I didn't know what was wrong with me.I was in a 3month relationship in London last year, (I went to London during a manic phase so I thought everything was fine) and was happy to meet a companion over there.But I had to finish the relationship,quit work and return home coz I totally fell apart and in front of the guy too!He didn;t know what to say.I just cried+cried and I felt so bad coz I couldn't explain it.I did really like him but we never really told each other that.
2006-10-24 04:18:25 · answer #5 · answered by D8411 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband's bipolar disorder has affected our relationship to the point that I feel more his mother than his wife most times. He apparently took our marriage as a signal to just let 'er rip...he had had no problems from 94 (a suicide attempt during his first marriage, which no one told me about) until 2000 - about 8 months into our marriage. His parents said he just let go after we got married.
2006-10-24 04:18:37 · answer #6 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been with my husband 22years but just got married 6 years ago in 2000. It didn't put him off I have been put into hospital twice because of my manic depression as I said earlier we have a son with bipolar too. Its my husband I feel sorry for as he has to put up with the two of us I found that my phcycatris and my sons talking to my husband and explaining the condition helped a lot.
Even though sometimes he gets really fed up with it he loves us and puts up with it.
2006-10-24 04:38:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have it but I would say yes being in a relationship could increase the symptoms as there will be more anxiety
2006-10-25 06:42:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my long term partner is bipolar,and at times our relationship suffers because of it..its certainly not easy living with someone who is bipolar,you cant do right for doing wrong..
2006-10-24 05:07:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is alot harder in life if not treated...my son was diagnosed at 7 yrs of age. lots of his relationships with friends is hard for him. u just need a good support system with your partner.
2006-10-24 07:26:40 · answer #10 · answered by michelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋