Tips to help your bipolar partner

My husband came home from seeing his psychiatrist and he was told most bipolar sufferers don't stay married. Being married to a man with bipolar I can understand how this happens. I've observed within my relationship and other relationships that suffer with bipolar what works and what doesn't. So, from my experience to you. This is what I've learned.

Spirituality is key. A strong faith can get you far and help so much. Hay House Radio online is one good source that I use for inspiration.

A spouse that understands your situation. Reading books that help you understand what they feel is normal and how you act is normal. Remember some of the most influential people in the world are bipolar.

Exercise together makes a big difference.

Taking the right vitamins helps so much. There is help! Have you tried Truehope? Google it!
They have helped us a lot!

Getting sleep. This is a tough one. A Bipolar sufferer needs their sleep. Still working on that one! He chooses to sleep alone because of this which of course I hate!

Giving them their space when they need it, which they seem to need a lot of. Hard for me but I'm doing this so he can be alone.

Encourage your partner and show him/her you believe in them no matter what. Patience!!

Addictions can be an issue. Don't enable, do what you can to support them to stay off drugs and alcohol. In my experience these only lead to suicide or more extreme mood swings.

We like to take long drives while I read to him. I read him inspirational books like The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.

Most important is to remember why you fell in love in the first place. The person they truly are not what the disorder makes them act like sometimes.

This is hard when they are in your face, ignoring you, withdrawing from you, trying to hurt themselves, getting mad for no reason ect... I know!!

My husband is an amazing Artist, cartoonist, carpenter ect. He wouldn't be if he weren't who he is. I have to remember the man I love and not lose sight of that. It is hard. If you can't, and its bringing you down, don't feel guilty. They wouldn't want you to suffer like they do.

Hi Bipolar Artist Husb!

My ex had bipolar disorder, we're pretty sure. He wasn't dx, though. We're also pretty positive he had PTSD- he had all the symptoms basically and we knew the cause. I think although bipolar comes with neg. traits and issues, people with the disorder are also more likely to have some positive traits I find attractive. I also have two cousins with BP. You sound like a very caring, understanding spouse. He's lucky to have you, and sounds like you're lucky to have him, too.

Thank you for those tips. Really Helpful!!

Beautiful quotes and thank you for the feedback!

Thanks!! Love the quote!