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#1
Aug 10, 2010, 11:20 AM
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just curious that if that's typically the case.
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Aug 10, 2010, 11:30 AM
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Welcome luvsthebeach!
For me no, and my mom was diagnosed as well, so growing up in that household made me avoid what symptoms I saw in my mom. I have read that this can happen because people will seek out what they see in themselves in others. It can also occur when a parent was diagnosed, because this will seem like the "norm" or a comfort when someone is looking for a partner. This wasn't the case for me because I was undiagnosed much longer than I was diagnosed (diagnosed at 31) and no one I have dated had shown any symptoms of bp. Are you diagnosed or are you asking for someone else?
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#3
Aug 10, 2010, 12:17 PM
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Personally I don't think I ever sought out another bipolar partner. Not that I know of anyway. But I agree with blueoctober that it is a possibility that one can seek out a person that fits in their normal zone.
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#4
Aug 10, 2010, 12:23 PM
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Quote:
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Aug 10, 2010, 01:02 PM
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Okay, so this is weird for me. When I was diagnosed with bp II and mdd, I was dating someone who was bp I. Before him, I dated someone who wasn't bp, but both his sisters were. My friend, whom I have known for about ten years is, I'm pretty sure, bp/schizo and her mom has been para/schizo for about 40 years. And, a roommate I used to have about 8 years ago, her bf was bp I. I guess I am subconsciencely attracted to like-minded (no pun intended) individuals. Plus, I suppose it is nicer to be with someone who doesn't think I'm stupid or crazy.
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Aug 10, 2010, 03:10 PM
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No - I've been BP II for a while and my husband has no mental issues - other than having to deal with me! Which he does extremely well! I got lucky and got a great guy!!
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Aug 10, 2010, 06:22 PM
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My husband and I both have bipolar disorder. There's a name for it: assortive mating, I think.
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