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Dec 06, 2015, 09:43 PM
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Last Friday my boyfriend and i broke up. I was already having a mild mixed episode but over the last few days I have become very unwell. Of course I am upset about the break up but that is not the only reason for my decline. My symptoms are severe agitation, racing thoughts, panic, low mood, irritability and feeling expansive...and of course, heartbreak. It has deteriorated to the point where I am considering going to Emergency as I am feeling self-destructive. My Mum is on her way over now so I am taking all precautions while I still care.
Anyway, can a break-up trigger an episode or am I just reacting to the break-up?
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Dec 06, 2015, 10:30 PM
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I have heard that it can yes.
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#3
Dec 07, 2015, 01:03 AM
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Absolutely. It triggered an episode when i broke up with my ex years ago
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Dec 07, 2015, 02:09 AM
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Yep. I went into a 3-week mixed episode with hallucinations and dissociation. It was the worst episode I've had.
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#5
Dec 07, 2015, 03:09 AM
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We're allergic to stress, its the most common / authentic bipolar trigger.
A break up equals heartache, which equals stress. So yes.
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#6
Dec 07, 2015, 07:27 AM
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For myself, it causes depression. My depression can turn in very bad depression and suicidal ideation.
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#7
Dec 07, 2015, 09:53 AM
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Yes, it can be a trigger. Anything causing stress can be a trigger to me. I would think a break up could be a major trigger. I'm sorry you are having to go through this.
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Dec 07, 2015, 10:04 AM
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I would say most definitely. Try to take care of you
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Dec 07, 2015, 04:19 PM
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Yes it can, be gentle to yourself
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Dec 07, 2015, 04:48 PM
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It definitely can. Take care of yourself and I hope you receive solace during this tough time.
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Dec 07, 2015, 09:45 PM
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Yes it can. It ha happened to a lot of us as you can tell. I have been divorced for 4 years and even hearing his voice is a trigger. Please take care of yourself.
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Dec 07, 2015, 09:53 PM
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I am so sorry for your hurt and loss. I cannot imagine how raw you must be feeling right now. If you need to talk about it; I am here.
Yes, I agree with everyone else. Any kind of major stress can trigger an episode.
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Dec 07, 2015, 10:09 PM
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#14
Dec 07, 2015, 10:57 PM
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I agree with everyone else. After my onset (BP!)with some of my moods I get in my feelings and i'm very emotional. I'm ok with being frds with someone but I'm not able to be in a relationship. I just don't think i would be good at it and be able to deal with it emotionally. I'm sure I would have good times but overall it would be too stressful for me. i think it is so awesome there are others on here in relationships and it seems to work for them.
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Dec 07, 2015, 11:46 PM
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Thanks for all your support everyone. Really means a lot. I went to hospital but there are no beds so I'm playing the waiting game at my parents. I feel so unstable, agitated and low. My doctor is also away till next Monday so I will have a dr I don't know. All a bit overwhelming right now. My guess is I need to be back on Lithium, which I despise but it stabilises me like nothing else.
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