How Do You Live With A Bipolar Partner?
It can be difficult to live with a partner diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is characterized by cycling moods that can affect behavior and relationships. Learning to support a partner with bipolar will take patience and understanding. It is important to respect personal boundaries and those of your partner while demonstrating care. Develop awareness of the symptoms of bipolar disorder. It is important to be able to recognize the difference between manic and depressive mood episodes. Manic symptoms include decreased need for sleep, abnormally high levels of energy and creativity, feeling “on top of the world”, flight of ideas, racing thoughts and may include risky behavior (such as gambling or increased spending). Major depression is characterized by irritability, chronic sadness, restlessness, changes in sleep and appetite, low energy levels, negative thinking and may include suicidal thoughts or plans. Offer support for your partner in remaining compliant with treatme
