I am wondering if any of you have found any strategies in your relationships to help make for a bit smoother sailing when going through mania in particular?

I usually get mixed mania rather than pure mania. It really takes a toll on my relationship with my boyfriend at times. I have such a hard time remaining rational if at all, that I read things all wrong and as a result I will be in tears or an argument will ensue. After he calms me down and explains what is happening I feel so guilty and ashamed for loosing touch with reality. I know this wears him out and I guess it's wearing on my self also.

I would really like to hear of anyways others have found to cope with this aspect.

Thank you, Anika