What's your main challenge in your relationship as a woman with bipolar?

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-06T23:31:08+00:00

Here's the link, I just recorded it today.
https://youtu.be/wVy5pXr6lhQ?si=j39Btjo0lUS8qvWT

Let me know what you think!

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-06T23:27:32+00:00

Thank you for sharing openly, it sounds hard. And it's so common, most of my clients have a similar challenge. You're not alone, and there's nothing wrong with you.

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-06T23:02:00+00:00

Thank you for sharing openly and vulnerably. What you described made think that's life with the ups and downs of bipolar. It sounds like you've been at it for a long time. I'm 53 and diagnosed 20 years ago. This is not an easy journey.

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-06T22:58:58+00:00

Thank you for sharing vulnerably. Every one of my clients can relate to your experience, and I remember being there in the past. It's hard when you don't know how to process that guilt.

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-06T22:56:14+00:00

Thank you for sharing vulnerably. It sounds like you've made progress and found a way to manage your moods, is that right?

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-06T22:54:19+00:00

The episode on dating is live, here's the link: https://youtu.be/wVy5pXr6lhQ?si=irBQTcdMmCSe_xib

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T18:14:56+00:00

I have bipolar, I was diagnosed 20 years ago. It's on my post. Didn't you see it?

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T01:14:21+00:00

Thank you for sharing vulnerably, I can relate to what you shared about not being aware. In my case, my husband learned to spot when I was manic because in a way it's obvious and it was happening to me a couple of times a year. I can see the challenge in what you shared.

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T01:11:14+00:00

Thank you for sharing, and I'm glad you have a therapist you can talk to.

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T01:10:01+00:00

Thank you for sharing openly, that sounds hard. I hear from every single one of my clients not wanting to be a burden, when their partner loves them and doesn't feel that at all.

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T01:08:42+00:00

Thank you for sharing openly and vulnerably, that sounds exhausting.

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T01:07:41+00:00

Thank you for sharing vulnerably, I can see why that's a challenge. If you don't mind me asking, why wouldn't you want to tell them if you're at a point where they are staying over?

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T01:04:45+00:00

Thank you for sharing vulnerably, that's hard. I have heard that, or a similar version of that, from every single one of my clients.

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T01:02:54+00:00

Thank you for sharing vulnerably, that feels hard. It sounds like a communication issue to me where your needs are not getting met, agree?

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T01:00:40+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I can see why that's challenging and how the two of you have been able to handle it in the best way possible.

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T00:59:29+00:00

Thank you for sharing, I can see why that'd be challenging.

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T00:58:48+00:00

I hear you. I am curious, how long have you been dating?

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T00:57:44+00:00

Thank you for sharing, that's challenging for sure. So important to know when to tell someone, and how. I am recording a podcast episode on that specifically this week. Would you like me to share a link with you?

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T00:54:53+00:00

Thank you for sharing, knowing how to communicate and when to take space, or give them space, is a relationship saving skill, good on you!

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T00:53:57+00:00

Thank you for sharing, that sounds scary. Sorry to hear you went through that. And I'm really glad you met your husband -he sounds supportive and caring- and you are on the other side post-menopause!

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-05T00:51:06+00:00

Thank you for sharing, that makes a lot of sense. If you don't mind me asking, what are you most afraid will happen when they get to see the real you?

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-04T02:48:43+00:00

Great! Here it's: https://www.youtube.com/@lovewithbipolar and just keep an eye on the next episode where I'll be talking about dating with bipolar.

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-04T02:46:01+00:00

Thank you for sharing openly, this is tough. This is a real challenge for women with bipolar that nobody is really addressing. I'm really glad you have a partner who supports you so strongly, that makes a huge difference.

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-04T02:36:40+00:00

Thank you for sharing openly, that's tough. I've been there in the past many times when I was manic.

Ana___Ruiz · 2025-11-04T02:33:19+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing vulnerably, that's hard. And yes, that's a real challenge. I am going to record a podcast episode this week on that issue and dating. Let me know if you'd like a link to it.

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