2007-03-11 13:33:18 · 12 answers · asked by Smiley 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Tell your partner you are concerned about their emotional health and offer to go with them to a doctor. Often a general practitioner can give referals for mental health professionals. Don't try to give your own diagnosis (for example, don't try to tell them they are depressed or bipolar), simply state that you are concerned and that you think that they should get some professional help, and offer to help them find it. Make sure to be supportive and to listen to what they have to say. Try to make sure they know that you are still willing to listen, that you are not just sick of listening to them and want to be replaced by a professional. The professional will know how to help them, where you can't.
2007-03-11 14:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by JaniesTiredShoes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never come out and tell a woman that she is bi-polar, even if she could be, if you are trying to help and not hurt. Why not sit down and talk with her, tell her she seems depressed and you are concerned. Ask if there is anything that you might be able to help with or if she would like to go talk to a counselor or her doctor to help get her over this "hump", recommend going with her for support and let THEM tell her if she has bi-polar or if she is depressed, then they could recommend treatment. Women hate when men call them crazy or bi-polar or psychotic (especially if the man is adding or the cause of the stress, not saying you are..just a generalization). When men say those kinds of things, women get defensive and may feel as if the person does not like/love them anymore.
2007-03-11 20:46:11 · answer #2 · answered by Chrys23 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a HUGE difference between bipolar and depression. Bi-polar is actually caused most of the time by a chemical imbalance. Depression could be anything from a hormonal imbalance to a lack of a vitamin. Unless you know for sure what you are talking about, I would not suggest telling her anything of the sort. I would tell her that you noticed she wasn't her "usual" self and ask if there's anyway you can help. If it's depression, talking really helps, and the cure can be as easy as starting to exercise. Bipolar requires medication and serious lifestyle changes. Be careful and be a good friend. Offer to be there for her and don't make rash decisions. Good luck!
2007-03-11 20:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by jzmn2btrfly121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the gift of her favorite flower, then tell her that you love her very much and she means a lot to you, but you have noticed that she sometimes seems different to the person you first met, and is she experiencing any serious problems at present, and would she like to talk about it with you, or maybe you could both go to the doctor, and possibly even seek expert advice.
2007-03-11 21:56:21 · answer #4 · answered by CLICKHEREx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are going to have to sit her down and talk to her. Do your research first and if possible have the research in front of you. Even if she reacts badly immediately, if she thinks about it later when she is able to be rational again she may think you have a point and may want to look at the information on her own. It's a very hard thing to deal with.
2007-03-11 20:54:12 · answer #5 · answered by Dawnita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well definately dont come right out and say it. Ask her if she is alright. And tell her she seems like she is down a lot. She might not admit it. My boyfriend asked me once are you alright you seem down a lot what's going on. I didnt get offended because I knew something wasnt right with me. While she might not understand just be sure to tell her you're watching out for her. Or if you get along with her parents let them know she might take it better from her parents since people cant usually hold a grudge at their parents.
2007-03-11 20:54:38 · answer #6 · answered by Princess K! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try not to be confrontational. Start out by expressing your concern for her, and ask how she has been feeling lately. She may not chose to confide in you. Emphasize that you are only bringing this up because you love her and don't want to see her unhappy. Use "I feel" statements to avoid sounding accusational. And be warned, if she is bipolar or depressed, or even if she's perfectly normal, the conversation may still go very, very badly no matter how careful you are.
2007-03-11 20:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by Jai-sama 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You cant, its tough in relationships, but only a qualified person can make the diagnosis. You can only be there for them tell them you care & have concerns, communicate & validate if they wont help themselves a lot of partners will walk. Good luck.
2007-03-12 02:05:19 · answer #8 · answered by riverdanceboi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont tell her. suggest you both seek counselling to get out of a rut. you can talk to the counseller before and ask their advice. they may schedule her on her own or refer to another practitioner. if my husband said that to me before the meds, i would have hid in the bedroom for days, you dont want that
2007-03-11 20:40:38 · answer #9 · answered by yvette b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask her.
chances are [if you're right] she'll know and agree.
many people don't seek treatment b/c no one reaches out to them.
tell her that you don't think she's been acting herself lately, and suggest a trip to the doctor
2007-03-11 21:29:17 · answer #10 · answered by bree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋