bipolar relationships - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

jessejomomma · 06-08-2005, 09:14 PM

I have currently started a relationship with someone with bipolar. I was wanting to know if there is anything that I should know about it, or any helpful tips. I really want to understand bipolar and make this relationship work. Thank you so much.

Jovial206 · 06-08-2005, 09:19 PM

Before I answer, I must ask what kind of treatment is this person getting if any?

kimber lee · 06-10-2005, 04:31 AM

i would make sure that i knew for a fact that this person is diagnosed as bipolar and not just some drug addicted sympathy playing bum, sorry for the directness and i dont dicount your intelligence, its just that i have run into at least 6 people in the last 5 months that are exactly what i just said., so make sure first, and then i would make sure that he understood what bipolar is and how it affects him, becasue if he doent have a clear knowledge of what is going on with him, then it will be a guessing gamefor you to read him, then i would treat him as i would treat anyone else that didnt have bipolar, i would just be more understanding about the awake for days thing and sudden rifs of tiredness, thats all, good luck kimber lee

jessejomomma · 06-11-2005, 03:18 PM

Jovial206
my boyfriend is recieving treatment. He takes medication and goes to counseling. I am new to the relationship scene, especially a relationship with bipolar. Anything is helpful.
Thank you.

jessejomomma · 06-11-2005, 03:27 PM

Kimber Lee
I want to treat him like any other person, but I want to be understanding of his disorder. He has been diagnosed, but I dont know if he is understanding much. we have had a few problems, and this relationship is new. I want him to find and understand who he is. I just need lots of patience, and helpful hints on how to deal with mood swings and anything else. Thank you very much, it is much appreciated.