2007-02-24 15:22:02 · 12 answers · asked by Confused 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
They don't usually mean to hurt anyone's feelings... they just cannot stop the tide of emotions and feelings that come out during a manic or depressive phase. Try to get past it and remember that the ugliness isn't THEM.. it's the disease.
2007-02-24 15:27:41 · answer #1 · answered by themom 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
bi polar people sometimes hurt their loved ones, because they are hurting so much themselves. their emotions are quite often so elated or so depressed, it causes a bi polar person a great deal of stress. they probably do not mean to do it. quite often a person with bi polar will feel bad for some of their actions when they feel better. a person with bi polar can sometime become delusional, and psychotic. my brother did and was later diagnosed as bi polar. he did hurt some family members emotionally, but we feel it was his illness that did this, not our brother. once he was on medication he was fine. the last thing i want to say, is, some people with bi polar illness, do not take their medications, especially when they are high. being properly medicated is the most important aspect of staying well i am not saying it is right for you to be abused, but i feel it is part of the illness. hope this helps you
2007-02-25 04:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by zeek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Bi-Polar and I know that I can sometimes be mean to the ones that I love. However, I am very hurt when I have these outbursts. I am working on improving and it is hard. I do not believe that they intend to do this. I feel that I am sometimes am hurting myself more then I am others. I can not take medicine because it conflicts with my epilepsy medications. But, Bi Polar is very misunderstood. It is a hormonal imbalance from my understanding. It is unintended consequences of being human.
2007-02-24 15:31:40 · answer #3 · answered by Don't Know 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No one deserves to be treated unfairly or made to feel they are unwanted or unloved.
Sometimes, those who are Bi-polar do not realize they are doing anything wrong. They figure in their own sense of being that this behavior is 'ok' and will continue to do so unless it is corrected with actions and/or medication. Therapy is needed to help heal those who are afflicted and help those who are feeling this emotional neglect/abuse to understand this type of illness. In a relationship, it does need to take both partners and a willingness on both sides to help bring this issue out to the light.
The struggle with loving someone who is Bi-polar/manic depressive is not an easy relationship to begin with. If you are married/serious as a couple, don't ostracize (*make someone feel singled out) the other for what they have done - address the issue and offer your help and support, it may not be the romance with bells and whistles you want, but showing that you care enough to help someone that close to you is one of the sincerest forms of love I can think of. There might be a time in your life where you might need this type of understanding and compassion, too.
Sure, I know I adore romance and being intimate as much as the next lady does - enjoying all the benefits of a normal, passionate and loving relationship. Life takes a detour and all we can do is steer our loved ones in the right direction and let them know we are here to help and not 'hurt' them. This includes not forcing them yet asking them to help themselves by obtaining professional services to take care of this.
On the flip side, if the relationship has become abusive - please do not be afraid to seek outside assistance. Do it immediately and be safe. Talk to a trusted family member/friend and read up more about this type of issue. Education is half the battle of understanding what your mate might be experiencing.
Hang in there!
Ciao,
D_o_J1980
2007-02-24 15:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by MisfitsChick 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a chemical imbalance. It often cannot be controled. That is why most people that are bi polar or have other similar issues, try to find significant others that are understanding.
I'm sure it is hard on both parties.
2007-02-24 15:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because they're bi-polar.
No really, that's it. You might try reading up on the disorder a little.
2007-02-24 15:25:27 · answer #6 · answered by Griever 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i wish i knew i a good answer for that. i am one of those people. the man i am with now has been very understanding and has helped me so much. im now on medication and seeing a councelor and its helped alot. yes there are times where i slip but its very few and far between. im lucky to have a man that is understanding. i still at times break down and start telling him how sorry i am for hurting him when he didnt deserve it. and honestly before i started medications i didnt realize i was that bad but now that ive taken a step back and looked at me and the situations i realized it was horrible.
2007-02-24 15:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by ♥♫§weetTart§amantha♫♥ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is a part of the symptoms of bipolar disorder. The wide mood swings sometimes causes sufferers to behave in unpredictable ways toward others, usually those closest to them.
Some symptoms are difficult to control, because of low self-awareness.
2007-02-24 15:28:16 · answer #8 · answered by railfan2006 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
because theyre bi-polar. that was a silly question. and obvously one you already knew the answer to. try not to ask rhetorical questions.
2007-02-24 15:25:42 · answer #9 · answered by orangequeen9208 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
good question, I think that my husband is like this, but you would never get him to admit it!!! I am curious to the answers you get.
sorry this is not an answer to your question.
2007-02-24 15:25:08 · answer #10 · answered by babydoll 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋