Bi-polar Disorder?

Question

This person is on meds.&in counseling but has not been successful in a long term relationship.She is divorced and seems not to be able to stay in a relationship.Is this related to her disease or not.

Answer 1

Im going to say yes. I have bipolar and it can be a real chore to stay in a relationship. Ya really need to be with someone who truely loves you and is patient. Also the partner must understand the illness and both must work to recognize the signs of mania and depression.

Answer 2

There are so many theories as to what causes Bi-polar disorder. There are even things that have shown it has a genetic basis amongst certain groups of people. If he truly has bi-polar disorder, it is not catchy like a cold however. There could have been an event that triggered the onset of this and it just was something inevitable. The most important thing, is that you and your family are there for him. Bi-polar disorder can be a horrible mental illness to deal with. There are many medications that can help, and he needs to see a psychiatrist and a therapist really to get the best results for therapy. Medication works on an individual basis, and some people need what is called an "integrative" approach with different medicines and therapy. Love him no matter what and be there for him. If it gets too stressful for you/and your family, finding someone to talk to even within the community is always a good idea. Calling around to see if their are support groups can help your father and you both. You might also want to consider getting another opinion for further evaluation if at any time you feel it is necessary or if you do not agree with the doctor's decision. Peace

Answer 3

If she is truly bipolar and not stabilized really well, which can take years to do. I speak from experience, my 26 yr old daughter is bipolar and on disability for it. MOST of the time she is pretty moderate, but oh, the jobs and relationships, and even jail time for writing hot checks while on spending sprees....this is a very serious disorder. If you care about this woman you should do some research on the symptoms, meds and even reactions to the meds, as she has been changed many many times. Of course, there are different degrees of this mental illness, as in any disease, she was diagnosed four years ago after a psychotic manic spree for weeks. BUT, the good news, she got married last May and has found a loving stable relationship with a very very understanding gentle hard-working man and has a new baby girl!!! I think her husband is very tolerant and patient due to the fact that he has a mentally disabled brother whom he loves very much. Long answer, I know, but don't give up or ever assume anything. All the happiness that has come my daughter
's way I would have never imagined two years ago. Good luck to you and your friend! Happy 2007 and God bless.

Answer 4

It very well could be. Perhaps her relationships aren't working out because her partners are experiencing huge mood swings that come from bi-polar disorder. The disorder will also make her think that her partner is amazing one moment and imcompatable the next. I would advise her to keep up with the meds and counseling and try not to get into anything too deep for a while.

Answer 5

Could be. Could not be. Hard to tell without knowing the person. It takes a lot of luck and hard work to get a good combo of meds and therapy. People with Bipolar Disorder can be difficult to live with because when they go into manic phases they do things that are out of character and are potentially harmful to themselves or others. Lots of people don't want to be around that and don't want that in a partner.

Could be related to another mental health diagnosis. This isn't the sort of thing anyone could tell you over the computer.

Answer 6

yes, it could be a combination of the disorder and her own personal things, you gotta understand the disease, how it affects her, and also how other people have trouble dealing with it, especially the person theyre with, one minute they may be happy, chatty, loveable, then hyper and manic, then they become depressed, introverted, lashing out at everyone, destroying friendships, and not have the energy to get out of bed for days, it becomes very hard to deal with, for everyone around them, and for some people in their lives it becomes too much.

Answer 7

It can be. I am bipolar and I have good days and bad days. Some men I have been involved with didn't have any patience with me or understand my illness. Maybe that's true of your friend as well.