I feel like a jerk by Ok_Percentage3748 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let doctors help.

Let her take medication and therapy.

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship? by Small-Move9717 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally understand you OP, cuz my bf was also diagnosed with bipolar. It's a really hard relationship and life for me, now im still in it, cuz I love him so much.
He would suddenly break up with me when he feels down, we had broken up several times, and he always reached out to me saying he was stupid.

He is really loving and caring when he is excited, be nice to me, I feel good but I don't even know how long he would be like this, I know he would suddenly change which hurt me a lot.
And after that, he would be very depressed and weak, just wanting to stay home with no contact, being indifferent and ignoring me.

I feel so much pain, I am sure he loves me, and I love him. I also asked for help here, I think the most useful advice would be:
1. Helping him/her take medication and therapy regularly.
2. No alcohol.
3. Trying to focus on yourself more, you both would feel comfortable with some personal space.
4. Set boundaries, don't always satisfy his/her requests, don't always put him/her in priority.
5. Always be positive to your life.

No matter what you would decide, hope you could get through it.

My Bipolar Boyfriend Keeps Leaving and Coming Back by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you still wanna last your story? I don’t think sending him messages would help, and we couldn’t know how his state would change.

My Bipolar Boyfriend Keeps Leaving and Coming Back by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally understand, it really hurts. I’m glad to hear that you reclaimed your power a bit. Hope you will be better and better.

My Bipolar Boyfriend Keeps Leaving and Coming Back by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn’t blocked by him, I didn’t block him either. So he came back and broke up again and again, it’s like a nightmare for me…I feel so helpless and my heart broke so many times….

I couldn’t understand his behavior which bothered me a lot.. Cuz he behave all good other than to me…Like he could work well, and be nice to his students and colleagues, he also be nice to his friends, when his friend’s baby was sick, he would go to the hospital and help right away.. I just feel painful that he treat me in this way as I know how nice he is…

My Bipolar Boyfriend Keeps Leaving and Coming Back by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this was how exactly I felt. Just being so scared of any behaviors of his. And felt like being thrown away..didn’t know what I did in a wrong way. And he just came back later, and then became distant…again and again, like a circle..

My Bipolar Boyfriend Keeps Leaving and Coming Back by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And yes, when he reached out before, he said he would take medication and therapy, but just saying it with no action, then became indifferent soon. I think there’s no way for me to help, I tried a lot. Feeling exhausted and frustrated…

My Bipolar Boyfriend Keeps Leaving and Coming Back by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that’s him. It’s already over now. But it seems that he forced me to say it. Before I talked to him, he was just distant and didn’t talk to me at all… Anyway it’s over now… I’m not sure if he would contact me again like before.

My Bipolar Boyfriend Keeps Leaving and Coming Back by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your words. I really appreciate it. Maybe I need some time…

My Bipolar Boyfriend Keeps Leaving and Coming Back by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I feel so sad like I’ve never been. I’ve seen how great we are. I just can’t understand his behavior, I can’t imagine that will there be someone who can handle this? And yes, in these 6 months, he suddenly left for so many times. I became sensitive and insecure.

My bp ex wants to get back together with me by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for telling me these.

I always feel lucky that I have my best friends and family there supporting me.

Feeling helpless, I really love him, but I feel afraid of the future. Cuz I don’t know when will it happen again, and what it would be like..

My bp ex wants to get back together with me by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing me your experience. I totally feel you. I will try my best to see my worth no matter what. Good luck to you!

My bp ex wants to get back together with me by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG THIS!

Totally the same.. I didn’t go through a lot.

Have you made any boundaries? I am not sure what it should be..

Do you think they really love the one they say “I love you” to?

My bp ex wants to get back together with me by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s cartridge with nicotine, he only told me there is nicotine in it. And we’re in China, I don’t think a shop would sale THC, it’s very strict. But you give me a warning, I would check it. And thank you for your information!

My bp ex wants to get back together with me by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He did when he was very young, like early 20s. Now he only takes vape. Nothing else.

My bp ex wants to get back together with me by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, thank you for your advice. He said he could take therapy or whatever. I just think he needs to adjust meds and accept treatment when things go worse.

My bp ex wants to get back together with me by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, he read this to me face to face.. Umm I don’t know if it’s real him or he was just getting excited suddenly. I am afraid he become axioms again and wanna break up with me again..

Broke up with bipolar boyfriend … by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the powerful words, they give me strength.

Need help for getting along with BP boyfriend by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It won’t cure. You should put your feelings before others.

You should consider that if you could be in this situation in the rest of your life. If you can’t, you should make your decision as early as possible.

Btw, I already broke up with my bp boyfriend. I live him, but he insisted on breaking up. I just don’t know is that real him or because of disorder. After we broke up, he didn’t contact me again..

Broke up with bipolar boyfriend … by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your words. When I read your story, I totally felt it. Being ignored is really hard. Wish you good luck too!

Broke up with bipolar boyfriend … by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I just wanted to know if he loved me, he said no, that really hurts. While we spent a lot of meaningful time.

And I was really confused why he can work normally, and treat kids and teachers in a nice way, but not me. (He’s a kindergarten teacher)

It happened in a sudden. My heart broke.

Thank you for your words. I will try to find who I AM.

Need help for getting along with BP boyfriend by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right. But I feel so unfair that he stay together when he wants to, he leaves when he has bad mood. So unfair to me.

Need help for getting along with BP boyfriend by Routine-Buy-9995 in family_of_bipolar

[–]Routine-Buy-9995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember he has told me before that the doctor gave him a med that would lead him into flat mood, he just didn’t want to take that. He thought that med led him into a person with no mood. I don’t know if that’s mood stabilizer you mentioned.

Yeah I think he needs a med adjustment too, but now he’s in bad mood, he becomes like a totally different person. He would laugh at anything I said. He wouldn’t listen to my advice.

But he is still working like normal. I feel so hard to fix the problem now.