Bipolar???!
Question:
Bipolar???
How easy is it to live with someone with bipolar? This person is getting treatment for)
Answers:
I would say any relationship is hard adding Bipolar is harder still. It is not to say the relationship can't work it depends on both parties willingness to cope, be honest with each other about what they see, and to not avoid talking about things. First, education is a must. There are a lot of good sites out there that can tell you what to do and what to expect to a degree. Second, have a plan for a time if it does get out of control. Stick to the plan. Third, even with meds there are mood swings just usually not as severe and also sometimes meds will stop working. Fourth, Mania but more specifically hypomania is usually when someone might stop them simply because they feel so great. So be watchful along the other person. FIfth, be honest about what you deal with, put up with, or cope with. You might like or love someone but the additional stressors of the illness can strain the best of relationships. Sixth, give yourself some de-stressing time to give you a break.
It can be difficult and it can be just like living with someone else who isn't bipolar too. Hope some of this helps!
Deb