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Originally Posted by lolls1994
Admittedly I was only diagnosed with a mental bipolarity six months ago, and have been trying anti depressants as my psychiatrist told me it would be better to try other options before committing to lithium or mood stabilisers, so my boyfriend feels that maybe being on the wrong medication played a part in my manic episodes and infidelity...
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Yeah, I think this is kind of weird. If he (she?) dx'd you BP, mood stabilizers are considered the first line of defense so to speak. And straight ADs can be problematic. Not sure what to make of this. Probably worth inquiring on your next visit though.
Sorry to not have all that much advice on the relationship aspect of it except to say, yes, mood stabilizers can help with controlling the mania. Ensuring, at least as far as it is possible, is probably best demonstrated through being as responsible as you can about treatment. And no, it doesn't mean you're meant to be single forever. Which is not to say that everyone's up for the ride. But that can be said of many things.