Welcome Rizoo. I'm not sure how long ago you were diagnosed, but it can take time for the meds to get to a therapeutic level. Every relationship has issues whether a person has BP or not. The issues may be different, but no relationship or person is perfect. I would suggest couples and individual counseling. I would also suggest educating yourself on the illness, so you can answer any questions/concerns your S/O has. The book in my signature is written for family/friends etc., it's excellent. I read the book dragonfly suggested and the one in my sig is more current (written in 2010) and well written.

I'm glad you received the correct diagnosis, so you can be on track to find the right meds. There isn't a cure for BP, but it can be managed. I did this list up for someone else that was newly diagnosed. I hope it helps.

·Take meds as prescribed.

·Educate yourself on the illness.

·Be honest with your psychiatrist, GP, therapist etc.

·Get regular sleep, if you can't sleep ask for a prescription for sleep to be taken regularly or as needed.

·Eat properly i.e. avoid excessive caffeine, junk food etc.

·Avoid alcohol.

·Avoid non-prescription drugs and/or drugs not prescribed to you.
·Exercise regularly.

·Set a routine for yourself i.e. getting up at the same time, going to sleep at the same time.

·Surround yourself with people that fill you up.

·Take time for yourself.

·Be patient. The med regime for many diagnosed does take time, but it's worth taking the time.

·Write in a journal especially with how you are feeling right now; that way if you ever considered going off meds it may help you make a better decision.

·Track your mood. Great free one online at http://www.medhelp.org/land/mood-tracker

·And finally remember you aren't your diagnosis. You have bipolar, but you aren't bipolar.