My girl broke up with me.She is Bi-Polar and one major issue was she got irratated by little things,and never told me.Her words,I don`t think things through & stupid things bug me.I`m hyper-sensitive to a lot of stuff,that others wouldn`t be.I have to work on this.---- My question--, is this related to being Bi-polar, I see the mood swings but i guess i didn`t notice this part.
2006-11-27 17:37:06 · 9 answers · asked by Cherokee 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
For what it's worth, I would believe her. I am in the same situation and as recently as today have struggled with those same things in every attempted relationship and even friendship. When she said 'stupid things bug me.' It sounds to me like her reason is more for your benefit. I get extremely irritable and the smallest most insignificant thing can enrage me. This is extremely difficult and hard to contain. I know when this was happening in relationships I was mad at myself, because its just the way I am, but also embarrassed and sick of apologizing and having to try and explain. In the end, I had felt that I was putting the other person through far more than he'd ever expected, or could honestly deal with. Not thinking things through is impulsiveness. In my 8 years of Bipolar disorder I have found irritability and impulses to be my #1 downfall. I never said anything either, I would just explode the minute he left the room. I may not be exactly right, but having gone through almost the same situation, being a girl who has long time struggled, I would say I'm probably pretty close. Let me know if that helps at all.
2006-11-27 17:51:17 · answer #1 · answered by katie m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the symptoms of bi-polar disorder is having difficulty with relationships & with that sometimes comes withdrawal. Irritability is a symptom of both the mania & depressive episodes. I have a very good article which I copied from the Internet. Input: Is it Bipolar Disorder or ADHD? Weird title becuz its all about bipolar disorder.
I hate to be a pessimist but it took me almost 10 yrs to find the right medications in the right dosages to control my disorder. BUT it doesn't usually take so long if a person seeks treatment early. The later a person waits the more difficult it becomes to respond to meds.
Don't take the break-up personally; she won't be able to deal with any relationship without treatment.
2006-11-28 02:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, yes. People with bi polar disorder can switch from highs to lows in an instant. And they are hard to live with if they aren't taking their meds. You also have to work on not being so sensitive if you would want things to work. I'm sure you.ve triggered a lot of emotions in her, as well as she did you. You both need some sort of therapy/medication in order to be happy together.
2006-11-28 01:43:10 · answer #3 · answered by Suga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is, they have alot of hyperness and little things set them off like cracking your knuckles, tapping your foot to music, it can start a fight. My ex boyfriend was bipolar. There's alot to the condition, excessive spending, cheating, lying, manicness, mood swings, etc. I hope she will get help and get on meds that work for her. My ex refused meds and went on wild spending sprees to the point he had no rent money, and then he cheated which ended us. we are friendly but not really friends. The bad part of the condition is they know they are doing it but cannot seem to stop it, and they know they have problems but don't do anything to fix them too.
2006-11-28 01:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, its related. Both the manic and depressive phases of the disorder are charectorized by irritability. The manic phase is notorious for poor impulse control. The hypersensitivity is also known as "hypervigilence" and is quite common as well.
It might sound heartless, but six months by now, I bet you will consider yourself lucky. Trust me.
2006-11-28 01:49:45 · answer #5 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm, didn't she break up with you?
Stop being a control freak.
Yes, it's easy to see why you want her to be diagnosed with Bipolar, but technically any good doctor should see the problems you seem to have too.
Oh, by the way, did I irritate you? It's just a small thing you know, just an answer....
2006-11-28 01:47:28 · answer #6 · answered by WaterStrider 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bi-Polar is very hard to go through, I have an aunt who is bipolar.....going from happy to completely irritated and pissed off are not uncommon....some info for you:www.bipolar.com
2006-11-28 01:44:16 · answer #7 · answered by ~MEEEOW~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes she needs to seek medication to control her moods. It's only a decreased level of seretonin in the brain
2006-11-28 01:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by FLOWERGRL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the gripes of most women..
bi polar or not
2006-11-28 01:45:03 · answer #9 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋