I am in love with someone who has bipolar. I would like to know if spending money and not being able to save money very well and handle it is because of Bipolar...Also, does lack of honesty ever have to do with Bipolar? I am confused about what is him and what is his Bipolar.
2006-12-30 10:26:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Bipolar is a very frightning disorder. I know because I have bipolar disorder.
It took a lot of years to find a combo of meds to help me become stable. Being the partner of someone with this disorder is also very frightning. It's most important for him to take care of himself by seeing a psychiatrist and getting on med.
Money issues are a problem for people with bipolar, but they don't have to be, with the right meds.What you do need to know is that bipolar is so much more then having "highs and lows" in our moods. That is the largest characteristic, but not nearly all.
You said you didn't know what is him and what is the bipolar? Whatever it is, his bipolar can never be allowed to be used as an excuse. Never let him be a "victum" to his bipolar or he won't get well. a great book to read is called, " The survivors guide to being bipolar." It's a great book for both the person with bipolar and the people in their lives.
2006-12-30 11:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by Teresa t 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, financial irresponsibility is a facet of bipolar disorder. Lack of honesty...depends. What is he not being honest about? Is he denying that he has problems with money? That might be the BD talking. Is he being unfaithful? I wouldn't accept BD as an excuse for that. You don't say whether he's on meds or not. If he is and he's still having issues, he may need to try a different medication or combination of meds. If he's not, he needs to seek help. I don't know how deeply you're involved with him, but until he gets help or on medication, don't get involved with him financially, i.e., don't get a joint bank account or credit card, don't loan him money and don't allow yourself to become responsible for any of his bills or expenses. Also, you may want to get some counseling for yourself. Good luck.
2006-12-30 23:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by lilsnapdragon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have bipolar depression, and I can tell you, yes, compulsion in spending and saving are both bipolar characteristics. Bipolar means two opposite ends. It can be with money, with exercise, with food, socially, emotionally. That is difficult to handle, but possible. Has he checked into all of the treatment options?
After a serious injury I have had pharmological treatment, psychotherapy, neurofeedback, massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy. All of these help, but it takes consistence, and recovery is very gradual.
He and his bipolar are not two different things. Be forgiving of little things that he may do that you don't understand. He's doing the best he can. In time, he can recover, with your help.
2006-12-30 18:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bipolar.cfm
This website will help you. I work in the health care field with people with mental illness and from what I have seen some of the things that you have mentioned are definitely traits of bipolar disorder.
2006-12-30 18:37:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_disorder_symptoms_treatment.htm
go here and it should give you more of an insight to this disorder.
i'd say alot of the things your talking about have a lot to do with being bipolar
2006-12-30 18:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by sarah 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They used to call Bi-Polar people Manic Depressives. He has mood swings. I don't think they cause people to be dishonest. His manic period could cause rash spending. Is he taking meds or in therapy? The term Bi Polar seems to be so overused that I wonder whether all these people have it, and why. Take a step back to look at this situation and decide if it's the thing you want to continue doing.
2006-12-30 18:33:33 · answer #6 · answered by beez 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes what you ask can be somethings that a person with that condition my have troubles with.
we all can have troubles with them bi polar or not.
i suggest that you read up on bi polar depression or manic depression . you may also find that your doctor or the hospitail has some groups/ lecturers on this matter and they are for the other person that is you.
i am only just this month giving up on a gf that i have had for 10 years because she has ocd but that does not mean you are in a doomed situation.
2006-12-30 18:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
im bipolar too dont know how my wife put up with my sh!t i get real bad some times but i gess she love me that the only way GOOD LUCK
2006-12-30 19:21:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
ok---go to webmd.com---learn all you can---join an online group--you need more info than I can put here----it is a lifetime disease--
2006-12-30 19:45:40 · answer #9 · answered by lynn8953 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds correct
2006-12-30 18:34:07 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋