Anyone who's been dealing with a partner who has bi-polar, please tell me some tricks that will ease the burden a little for me.... thanks to all in advance.
2007-10-25 07:47:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Ok, whoever the first answer is, two doctors and a mental health professional are the ones who gave the diagnosis, not me.... go to hell.
2007-10-25 08:09:56 · update #1
The note above is for the ridiculous answer about stop labeling and just be a friend... not anyone else, thanks to all others for the help, I appreciate it.
2007-10-25 08:52:31 · update #2
Firstly, separate the partner and his illness. He says a lot of stuff, zooms around, sleeps all day...these are all symptoms of the illness. It doesn't reflect on him. It's not aimed toward you. You have to know that if he's not balanced, he'll say hurtful things, but it's all the illness, not the person. He can't control it.
Make sure he takes his meds regularly, and keeps his dr.s appointments. You may want to go with him to his psych appointments, because what he tells the dr. may not be accurate because of his illness. Bipolars have outbursts of rage and upset and often don't remember them later.
Make sure you don't spend 24/7 with him, or even all of your spare time. You have to get out and clear your mind. If he needs help, get a friend to come over and stay with him.
A phenomenal resource: www.nami.org. Check it out.
TX Mom
2007-10-25 07:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Just remain calm, dealing with someone who is bipolar is a different day every day. I am the mom of a 14 year old bipolar. Watch for med compliance, this seems to be a big problem with bipolar people. Also alot of people with bipolar have issues with being alone.
There is not alot someone could tell you since everyone is different in how this disorder effects them.
Good luck and I commend you for taking the time to become informed of your partners illness, check out the NAMI website there is alot of info there about the actual condition.
2007-10-25 08:09:17 · answer #2 · answered by scarlet 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Debbie's answer above is really good. She mentioned this but I would like to elaborate a little:
I would just like to add that many people with bi-polar disorder like the manic ups that they have therefore have a tendency to skip their medications quite frequently. It would be in your's and your partner's best interest if you helped them remember their medications daily.
2007-10-25 08:01:59 · answer #3 · answered by Reyna 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leave.
2007-10-25 07:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by jezzapele 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Keep labeling people, see how far you get...Why don't you just be the persons friend? Its seems as though people just want to meet the disorder and forget the human, wtf?
2007-10-25 07:56:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 8⤋