Bipolars and Relationships

　
　
How does bipolar disorder affect others?
When a friend or relative has bipolar disorder, it affects you too. Taking care of someone with bipolar disorder can be stressful. You have to cope with the mood swings and sometimes there are drinking and drug problems called double trouble. Sometimes the stress can strain your relationships with other people. In severe cases those who help care can lose time off of work and much of their free time for themel
　
No one likes to be a bipolar victim but interesting enough being married to a person even when they are showing symptoms of the disease can make a relationship exciting.
Some of the most successful people in this world are bipolar financially it can be very satisfying. But also on the
other side there are the unlucky. They are either victims of
bipolar mania or they themselves are the victims of abuse because of the disorder.
　
People with the severe mania illness are capable of destroying
you no matter how strong and capable you are, because they use your emotions
against you and they can turn very cold and destructive very easily.
Well intentioned people have gone into relationships believing it will be different with
them only to learn a few years later they have become the a victim.
This mental illness is chaotic and the manic symptoms can be
really destructive to a relationship.
　
Bipolars when pursuing the opposite sex can be too good to be true.
They appear to be loving compassionate people putting you first before everything else.
This may be an actual trait but during a manic high it becomes exaggerated and viscious jealosy arises.
　
The high sexual thoughts they are going through, finds them can visiting
strip clubs and flirting with others. Even though your partner may not have a history of promiscuous affairs, bipolar manias’
symptom of high sex libido drives them to look for attention or highs
elsewhere. This quickly turns to lies to cover up other lies that have been committed and there is no signs of guilt.
　
　
There are those who have been plagued with extreme mood swings. People think
it's controllable, but its not. When they go through intense highs, everything
is fantastic and they are the life of the party as long as no one does anything to inturupt their high.
A harmless joke can set off a chain reaction with verbal insults and
even physical violence.
　
With bipolars everything and anything can stimulate them.
They can even go for days without sleeping, because their mind is running wild
with interesting things to do. Spending money is like throwing paper around.
They can be full of plans without the slightest regard for work or money. or become obsessed with
produtivity. Anything that can feed the high.
　
　
Depressive episode usually follows the highs, and can go on for weeks or months . The lows vary in severity from just tired
to no energy whatsoever. Usually when
patients are going through this period they have no confidence and their self
worth or self esteem suffers. Because of these depressed thoughts and feelings
many stay in their bed.
　
　
If you know someone who is a bipolar it affects you too. The first and
most important thing you can do is help him or her get the right diagnosis and
treatment. You may need to make the appointment and go with them to see
the doctor. Encourage them to stay in treatment.
Offer emotional support, understanding, patience, and encouragement
Learn about bipolar disorder so you can understand what your friend or
relative is experiencing
Talk to your friend or relative and listen carefully
Listen to feelings Invite them out to positive distractions, such as walks,
and other activities
Never ignore comments about their harming themselves.
　
Like other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder can be difficult for spouses,
family members, friends Relatives and friends often have
to cope with the person's serious behavioral problems, such as wild spending
sprees during mania, extreme withdrawal during depression, poor work or school
performance
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The family has to deal with how this affects their own health. The stress that
loved ones are under may lead to missed work or lost free time, strained
relationships with people who may not understand the situation, and physical and
mental exhaustion.
　
Stress from care can make it hard to cope with a loved one's bipolar
symptoms. It is important that people caring for
those with bipolar disorder also take care of themse
　
Bipolar disorder is an illness like other medical illnesses. It's not something
to be ashamed of. It can be emotionally and physically
draining for the people around you. Needless to say, having bipolar disease can
put a strain on even the best relationships.
Bipolar disorder can really affect relationships. Every single
relationship they have will be affected whether it is an intimate relationship,
a parental relationship, or a friendship
.People who suffer from the condition get argumentative. They suffer from extreme
irritability and that causes them to lash out and to hurt the people
around them. Often sufferers are too ashamed to tell the people they love what
they are going through. They feel that if they do, their loved ones will think
less of them. That fear sometimes causes them to keep the condition a secret for
as long as they possibly can. But keeping your condition a secret from people
close to you may not be the best thing to do. It helps if your
trusted friends and family know what you're going through.
　
People you choose to tell about your illness will need to learn a little about the disorder and its
wide sometimes uncontrolable emotional behaviors, from deep lows to flat out mania.
　
Keeping relationships with family and friends increases the chance for recovery and sometimes with the
right treatment complete remission.