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Dec 02, 2015, 04:59 PM
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I've recently started dating again, and it's the first time in years. During that time, I was diagnosed, and I'd say my bipolar symptoms have changed a lot too.
He knows I'm bipolar and seems supportive. He hardly batted an eye when I told him. I'm also not sure he really knows exactly what issues me being bipolar could cause. I really like him, and I seem to have a connection with him I've never had with other guys. Does anyone have any advice about how I can, maybe, not screw it up? |
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Dec 02, 2015, 07:58 PM
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I think you did the right thing by telling him. Ask him if he has any questions. Ask him if he knows any other bipolar people.
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Dec 03, 2015, 03:27 AM
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Don't date? just kidding. That is advice for me.
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Dec 06, 2015, 01:16 AM
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Consider joining a support group in ur area. They can be of good resource to you IRL. Google NAMI and DBSA. See if they have a locations in ur area.
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Dec 06, 2015, 02:09 AM
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I'm in a 3 year relationship if I could do it all over again and not screw up I'd go to couples therapy in the beginning so we could cope ahead and also know we both had a safe place to speak about our issues if they end up getting out of control.
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Dec 06, 2015, 02:40 PM
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I was constantly in couple month to year long relationships from 7th - 13th grade. Not sure if just a coincidence, but stopped right about the time i was diagnosed BP.
I had one more relationship in the past 5 years, and i think it was because i was on seroquel. Otherwise i wouldn't have been able to put up with her. Advice: Turn your "illness" into something fun and creative. Let yourself be off-beat. Have him become inquisitive regarding your emotional state and thoughts. Bipolar may be a bit inconsistent, but it is absolutely interesting if one can see past the debilitating aspects |
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