2006-12-02 03:16:47 · 5 answers · asked by sweet 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
do ppl who have bipolar have lasting relationships?
2006-12-02 03:22:16 · update #1
Relationships can be really tough; however, if a bipolar patient is religious about taking their medication, life is much better for everyone involved. I never miss a dose, and have absolutely wonderful friends going all the way back to my childhood (plus the ones I've made since). When I was first diagnosed, I made sure my 10 year-old son got psychotherapy, we had family therapy, and I got back into individual therapy (which I continue to this day). I have a super relationship with both him and my daughter-in-law. My son helps others who have bipolar family members to understand the disease.
I do not have a relationship with either my brother or sister, but I DO have with my cousins and my aunt, while they don't. I have more friends and close relationships than they do. So, who do you think are the crazy ones? Years of good therapy and a world-class psychiatrist have helped me to resolve my issues and manage my illness. I choose not to have a significant other; not because I can't, but because I have become more comfortable with myself and don't want any interference in my life. I have friends who are bipolar (at the same severity level as I) and they've been in intimate relationships with the same person for many years.
I hope that answers your question!
2006-12-02 11:23:55 · answer #1 · answered by holey moley 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Inform your family as much as you can, I kept it all to my self. I was in denial, and embarrassed till Someone told me it was not my fault I had a chemical imbalance in my brain, like people have diabetes and high blood pressure so I take my medication and pray. I felt like no one understood me. Now after four marriages and my children not living with me, I realized people around me needed to be educated about my situation. So that they don't think it is my character or temper.
Best things that happened to me.
A good Christian Church where they support me with prayer, and Clonazepam for my chemical imbalances. There is a bipolar website on line for help also.
cristiana1987@aol.com
2006-12-02 03:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by Want to be whole again 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never have been able to..even with friends. I am sure that they can if they someone who understands and is willing to help them through the bad times. Everytime I find someone and have a "bad" time they "run"..they only want me around when I am not manic or depressed...when I am "level"...which isn't too often..even my closest friends keep their distance. I did have a guy want to talk to me once on the phone and when he asked me why I wasn't working and was on disability I said "depression"..he hung up..I didn't explain..he asked no ?s..nothing..he didn't care if it was because someone died or it was temp or what...MOST people are so closed minded...they don't care...If you can find a good one...keep them
2006-12-02 03:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by chilover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not!!! It he/she takes his/her lithium doses properly....there's no problem!!!
Hey you know people should be open minded towards a bipolar person.....as no one could know what he/she will feel like next....so if something happens rash....take it lightly......
I feel the same way and nobody understands my mood change!!!
2006-12-02 03:27:45 · answer #4 · answered by Moy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This might be helpful
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-12-02 06:02:53 · answer #5 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋