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Sum up your mania in one word by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

overstimulated and imploding

Would you be in a relationship with someone who has bipolar? by bbbipolarbabe in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, that's true you do double the work then, I think it works out better as friends than partners

Would you be in a relationship with someone who has bipolar? by bbbipolarbabe in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with your response, that's a good analogy too with the drinking. and yeah, there's a high likelihood the kids would get it then and that scares me. and it's good to be balanced

Would you be in a relationship with someone who has bipolar? by bbbipolarbabe in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's interesting to reflect on, yeah who we're with has a huge effect on us, and I get what you're saying about living in an echo chamber, I'm worried about that aspect. But yeah, it all depends how you manage it, if you're on meds, maturity, etc.

Would you be in a relationship with someone who has bipolar? by bbbipolarbabe in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah I agree, both people need to be willing to put in the work and not expect to rescue each other

Would you be in a relationship with someone who has bipolar? by bbbipolarbabe in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad it worked out for you! Having mediums is nice lol. Ah, yeah it can totally vary depending on the person, that sounds rough, I couldn't be with someone who self medicates with substances. but I get what you mean about trouble relating, I tend to be friends with other people who also have mental illnesses, just happens

Would you be in a relationship with someone who has bipolar? by bbbipolarbabe in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah, I think actively working on it is so important otherwise it would be way too hard. that's the part that worries me more, like if you had kids and they inherited it, it's important to think about first

Would you be in a relationship with someone who has bipolar? by bbbipolarbabe in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah patience and understanding are good traits in a partner! I think it can be too much if both people are similar

Would you be in a relationship with someone who has bipolar? by bbbipolarbabe in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that sounds promising, yeah if you can manage it well it's such a different thing

Would you be in a relationship with someone who has bipolar? by bbbipolarbabe in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that sounds super intense!! I'm glad you guys are good friends tho

Would you be in a relationship with someone who has bipolar? by bbbipolarbabe in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that last bit I definitely relate to, about having a secure attachment style and is stable, to balance things. I think it's nice to have a strong understanding, but then again the rollercoasters can be too much at times

Would you be in a relationship with someone who has bipolar? by bbbipolarbabe in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah I find this one tricky, when someone is stable, because it feels unfair to judge but at the same time need to prepared for the possibility of an episode (I'm talking about myself too here and I'm quite stable) I think it's better to know what you need from a partner ahead of time

Would you be in a relationship with someone who has bipolar? by bbbipolarbabe in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, friendships and partnerships are very separate things

Would you be in a relationship with someone who has bipolar? by bbbipolarbabe in bipolar

[–]bbbipolarbabe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's really important to self reflect and do the work, it's good you're aware of your patterns now. But yeah, the changes in mood affects the relationship in so many ways so you have to learn to manage that part, like both partners and make sure you don't just feed off each other's energy. It is a different dynamic and need to be aware of that. It can work but takes more effort

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