How do I show him my disorder is under control?!
Question: How do I show him my disorder is under control!?
I am in a relationship with the -perfect- guy for me!. Our relationship was great for the first three months, then severe depression(I'm bipolar II) kicked in!. He stuck with me til I got better (and I've come a LONG way in treatment) but I feel like he's afraid to make any long term commitments with me, like marriage!. I think he's just scared of my illness getting bad again!. How do I show him how much I have it under control now!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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He needs some facts!. There are a lot of good books out there about Bipolar disorder, and asking him to read about it will help him know what the disorder is and what happens to a person with it!.
I think if you educate him, it will help squash any fears he has that may not be things that can actually happen with you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I think if you educate him, it will help squash any fears he has that may not be things that can actually happen with you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Just be yourself!. He can see you during the good times as well as the bad times!. My BF has seen me through both, so he knows what to expect!. I think that time will tell him that you are better!. I am sorry you had such a bad depression I am bipolar also with more of a tendency for depression!.
There is a good book called loving someone with bipolar disorder!. I gave it to my BF and to my mom!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
There is a good book called loving someone with bipolar disorder!. I gave it to my BF and to my mom!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I agree with the above poster, and also, I think just showing him in your day-to-day life with him that you're much better!. Your confidence in this by not bringing it up every second will be key!.Www@Answer-Health@Com