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CoopMan · 04-23-2002, 10:01 PM

Hey,
I tried to find a BiPolar Board but couldn't...
I just found out recently that my girlfriend is BiPolar. I don't have a problem with this at all.
The thing is...She has to leave at the end of this summer. The last time she had been in a relationship for a long time and it came to an end, she went into depression for a long time.
I don't know if I should pursue this relationship or stop it now because I couldn't live with myself if I caused her a lot of trouble with depression later on as a result of now.
I care so much about her.
I don't know what to do.

Just wondering what anyone thinks.

Peace

Coop

Hawk · 04-23-2002, 11:10 PM

Why do you have to end it when she leaves? If you guys really care about each other you can take a shot at maintaining it while your apart. If not think long and hard and maybe explain what your thinking to her.

nicola76 · 04-24-2002, 03:21 AM

Geez! You're already talking about her leaving at the end of summer and April hasn't even come to a close yet! You and your girlfriend literally have loads of time left together. In that time who knows what could happen. Your relationship could grow and grow.

I agree with Hawk, why do you have to end it when she leaves? A lot of people have successfully maintained a long-distance relationship.

As far as bi-polar goes, you can find a lot of useful information in the "Depression" forum (bi-polar is a form of depression).

Honestly I wouldn't start worrying just yet about your girlfriend leaving. The two of you have a whole summer ahead of you.

Nicola

CoopMan · 04-24-2002, 01:10 PM

I know that we still have all summer and that is a long time.
And I know that long distance relationships have worked for some people, but she didn't really sound to enthusiastic about the idea.
I don't kown...
Since she is BiPolar, it might be easier and less of a risk for her to end the relationship now....I don't really want to though.

Another question...
Now that I know she is BiPolar, I think that every mood change could be a result of it, and I know that that's probably not true. How can I tell what is just her and what is a result of being BiPolar?

I guess I'm just gonna wait and see what else developes.

I'm just don't know what the heck is going on.

Peace

CoopMan · 04-24-2002, 08:42 PM

Yea, I'm think most of what's been said here is right and I thank all of you for your feedback. I'll try my best to do what's right.

Thanks agian,

Peace