Bipolar Relationships Taking Steps To Make Life More Pleasant

If you or your Significant Other has bipolar disorder, you probably already know that life can be difficult, miserable, and chaotic. You may be interested to know that it does not have to be that way — that both you and your partner can take certain steps which will make your lives much more livable and even pleasant. While the focus of bipolar relationships can be seen in terms of adult-aged partners, these facts also hold true in other types of relationships, such as friends, siblings, and co-workers. Read more

Bipolar Disorder Tips for Friends and Family

TIPS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS

Let’s start out with a story about cabbage. (A conversation between my mom and myself)

Mom: Why don’t you put some cabbage on your salad?

Julie: I want to have cabbage on my salad but it is just too hard to do it. Read more

Title: Things To Know About Bipolar Disease

Bipolar Disease or as it is more commonly called Bipolar Disorder is a mood disorder. This means that any causes or symptoms can lead to Bipolar Disease.

In Bipolar disease sufferers will experience bouts of serious depression and high mania. The disordered moods of the sufferer occur in cyclic patterns. Their moods will swing from an extremely high or euphoric mood with some irritation mixed in to being extremely sad and hopeless. Between these two poles of mood swings, the individual will feel completely normal. They will not show any signs that they are suffering from erratic moods. Read more

How To Find A Bipolar-Resistant Job And Bipolar-Proof It

When bipolar disorder hits at work, it all hits the fan. A public display of excess emotion or over-the-top behavior is usually seen as unacceptable. There goes your reputation as a good worker, several fair-weather friends, perhaps pay for the time you’re off work. And then when you’re ready to return, the boss sacks you. You have lost a job, and you might lose an entire career if word gets around your industry quickly. Read more

Loving Someone With a Bipolar Disorder Can Be Tough Yet Rewarding

Often you will be ignored, mistreated, and spoken to with disrespect making even more difficult to love them.  It is never easy to lend a hand to those who think grandiosely of themselves. However, we must remember that it is not there fault the bipolar disorder is dictating their behavior.  Imagine yourself having to deal with disorganized thoughts and feelings. Read more

Your Spouse Is Bipolar - Now What?

So you’ve just found out that your husband or wife has bipolar disorder..what now?
First of all, realize you are not alone. There are many support groups and more than enough information on mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder (or manic depression) to help you with the new challenges you are facing. Read more

Love Me Bipolar

I think one of the most misunderstood moods of someone suffering from bipolar, is the depression. Bipolar is a mental illness, not a state of mind. There are many treatment options, but there is no cure.

When someone with bipolar disorder is suffering from an episode, whether it is mania, depression, or anything in between, they need support. Sometimes, therapy isn’t enough. Read more

Bipolar Divorce - Bipolar Behaviors Can Result in Divorce

Every one of us experiences mood swings at one time or another. They are simply a part of life we all have to deal with. They often occur when we are under a great deal of stress. There are a group of people though who rapidly cycle through different moods so rapidly it makes it very hard for them to maintain personal relationships. These frequent mood swings affect the entire family and many couples end up in a divorce as a result. In fact bipolar disorder is rapidly becoming one of the top reasons why people file for divorce these days. Read more

Information for Spouses of Husbands and Wives with Bipolar Disorder

I wish I could promise you a happy ending in your marriage to a spouse with bipolar disorder. I wish I could give you a checklist of things to do to guarantee whatever success you’re seeking. But bipolar disorder manic depression doesn’t work that way (as if I need to remind you of that).

Each bipolar case is different. Everyone comes with a unique brain, so each manifestation of the illness is different. The most important information I can give you for handling your spouse’s bipolar disorder may sound counterintuitive: Read more

A Startling Fact About How To Support A Spouse with Bipolar Disorder

The Bipolar Mood Disorder trifecta—diagnosis, treatment and denial—should not be your aspiration if you’re helping support a bipolar wife or husband. My husband’s official diagnosis of bipolar disorder which finally led to his stabilizing Lithium treatment took 15 years for the medical establishment to uncover! While actual diagnosis is much faster and easier today with advanced medical research and treatment resources, thinking you’ll get your spouse a diagnosis, some drugs, a few counseling sessions and be “done” couldn’t be further from reality. Read more

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