Bipolar disorder? Manic-depressive disorder?!

Bipolar disorder? Manic-depressive disorder?

Does any one suffer from this disease whether directly or indirectly? That is whether you have it or a friend or loved one has it?

How do you cope..

My fiance has Bi-polar. You just have to relize sometimes that she/he doesn't mean what they says. She's told me time and time again "It's not you- it's me". Those are really good words to keep in mind. I'm teaching myself not to take things so personally. You have to think to yourself " are they really angry at me- is it justifiable??" and base your actions on that. I love her with all my heart and she is one of the most caring people I have ever met. But she does have an illness that she works very hard to control. Just be supportive and understanding that it isn't your fault!! :) When they have outbreaks of emotion- they need you the most. And for the love of God- when they tell you to stop pressing issues- stop!!!! hahahaha All bi-polars have triggers- learn them and avoid them! ;) Best wishes...