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ess_01 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-18-2008, 03:54 PM

send information on how to cope in a relationship, when you're boyfriend/girlfriend is manic depressive.

Arachnia · #2 (**permalink**) 03-18-2008, 06:01 PM

This is bipolar disorder right?

Ummm I hate to say this but there's actually not much you can do, but to be there for him / her.
He/she needs professional help, drug treatments are the most effective, I've read.

What you need to understand is that these people are actually mentally unfit for relationships, so many things they do / say may come off really.. wow, if you catch my drift.
And, uhm, try to talk about it with close friends or online friends, don't go through this on your own.

Hope this helps.

scamallach · #3 (**permalink**) 03-18-2008, 10:50 PM

I myself suffer from bipolar depression - you have to understand that we can't really control the way we are. Don't do it alone, but let your boyfriend/girlfriend know that you're there for them. And like Arachnia said, encourage him/her to get professional help. Shrinks don't react like parents do when you start crying and chucking stuff at them. At least mine don't.

Arachnia · #4 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by scamallach

I myself suffer from bipolar depression - you have to understand that we can't really control the way we are. Don't do it alone, but let your boyfriend/girlfriend know that you're there for them. And like Arachnia said, encourage him/her to get professional help. Shrinks don't react like parents do when you start crying and chucking stuff at them. At least mine don't.

Awww.
:hug:
I didn't know that

Dark Inferno · #5 (**permalink**) 03-21-2008, 08:46 AM

No... but once you've gone to a shrink too many times, you know their final conclusion and you're on drugs for what seems to be an eternity. I'd suggest not to leave them, as that would drive the depression worse and I'd also suggest to do something that you know they feel happy about or y'know, you can do together to take their minds off of it. Something you know they like to do and haven't done in a while. Something that brings back the fun - in life as it were, but none of the usual stuff. Something different.

[[υηѕтσlєη]] נ є ω є l♥ · #6 (**permalink**) 03-31-2008, 03:36 AM

That sucks V_V

Njord · #7 (**permalink**) 04-03-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ess_01

send information on how to cope in a relationship, when you're boyfriend/girlfriend is manic depressive.

You should probably speak to his doctor, who diagnosed this personality disorder, because no one here is going to be able to give you solid advice on the matter.

After which, it's up to you what to do. Whether you want to stay, and deal with his problems together, or leave and find someone better (or worse).

[[υηѕтσlєη]] נ є ω є l♥ · #8 (**permalink**) 04-03-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Njord

You should probably speak to his doctor, who diagnosed this personality disorder, because no one here is going to be able to give you solid advice on the matter.

After which, it's up to you what to do. Whether you want to stay, and deal with his problems together, or leave and find someone better (or worse).

Yes yes yes this He/She is talking right

jetuervous · #9 (**permalink**) 04-25-2008, 10:16 AM

i am bi polar to, it's fun (half the time). i hear it's 10x harder on women, but it still sux for me (again, half the time). weed helps, and i have writen my best stuff when i was down

trendy · #10 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 03:04 AM

aw hug
support and listen that is the best you can do

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