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Originally Posted by MooLove25
My question is, is this common when suffering from bipolar disorder? Will he really leave this time, and is there anything I can do to stop him? Make him realize that yes, this is a tough time and very frustrating, but he can't just run away from his problems.
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Welcome moolove and good for you for wanting to find out more about Bipolar. To answer your question I don't know if it has to do with bipolar or just the person itself (i.e. lack of coping skills). I have bipolar and have been stable work wise, had long term relationships etc. etc. I had those things before and after I was diagnosed.
Certainly having bp can at times effect my perspective on things, but I also don't experience symptoms at all times. Thank God! I can suggest 2 great books "Loving someone with bipolar disorder" by Julie Fast and "The bipolar relationship" by Jon Bloch.
As far as your partner you didn't mention if he is on medication, abstaining from drugs and/or alcohol and seeing a therapist regularly. These things do help with managing the disorder. I hope that you and he both find peace and certainly honor your own feelings in the relationship. Good Luck and keep us posted!