My husband and I are both bipolar. We have lived together for 10 years and been married for 2 and a half. We have a very supportive and honest relationship but have learnt to recognise when we need extra help when we will contact our CPNs' or Psychiatrist for extra help. We have an excellent Crisis Intervention team when things get really desperate, and they help us in many ways so we can get through the crisis without going into hospital. We have been through some traumatic times but are happy now. I have also just completed a Wellness Recovery Action Plan which is helping me to move forward.
I've got to say That I have been in a bipolar relationship for 7 years and I wouldn't want to be with someone "normal"because We except each other being mentally challenged.We both tend to blow up and then easily work things out.We both do 12 step recovery and that is where we met at AA.I would probably be bored with someone that wasn't bipolar.I like the genius my partner expresses and His creativity and artistry.He is Bipolar I and I am Bipolar II.Sometimes His lows are difficult and the irritability He has.However I do understand His depression so I don't make demands on Him during these times.What is hard is when We are both on a low but even then we nurture each other!!I've never been happier to tell you the truth.
i have been surfing the web for articles on bipolar-husband-with-bipolar-wife. it is refreshing to read your true story that bipolar couples can live successful relationships. i am glad to hear there is still hope for bipolar-to-bipolar couples. according to mom, she thinks a bipolar husband won't be able to take care of his bipolar wife when she gets sick (or an episode). little does she know that 2 bipolar people in a relationship can understand each other more than a non-bipolar would to a bipolar partner.
These are good news
Its good to hear that since I am bipolar too along with my wife.
And yes I wouldnt and I couldnt live with someone that is "NORMAL"
And my question is what is "NORMAL" ?
Human beings are INPERFECT and all these people that are considered normal they should be aware, because INPERFECTION has many faces other than bipolar to strike human beings.
All my love, happiness, and hope to all of us Bipolars
Thank you
Both my husband and I have bipolar (he with type 2 rapid-cycling; me with classic type 1). We've been married for 8 years, together for 10 years. I was diagnosed a couple years after my husband and it was VERY difficult at that time -- think about it, my husband trying to stabilize and me with uncontrolled BP. It got a lot better when my husband stabilized, which happened a bit before my diagnosis. I think our marriage is very strong because of the challenges we've made it through, plus we truly understand one another. But the only way we can make it work is to both stick to the treatment plans -- take our meds every day, see our doc regularly, go to therapy once a week, journal our moods throughout the day every day.
My partner and I have been together for almost 2 years now. She has been diagnosed as BiPolar and takes meds. I now realize that I probably ma BiPolar too. My mother definetly showed all the signs and I seem to have the signs. I have not been to a doctor but have taken 3 online test which seem to indicate mild - medium bipolar. MY CONCERN IS THIS....I love my partner and want this to work BUT we have frequent arguments (which is not unusual for many couples) BUT our arguments get way out of control. I love her and she loves me....how can we make this worl???......HELP!!!!!
i was in a six month relationship about 2 years ago and he was my first love. we both were and still are bipolar. alot has changed over these two years (i was in treatment the last 6 months, which was life changing). we feel to be different people then we were before and are possibly thinking about getting back together. this was perfect to read. i was looking for something on both people in a relationship being bipolar, and i didn't think there was anything, but then i came across this. thank you so much for the advice.
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Hi, Judy. Personal responsibility is huge. Having an excuse is not an excuse. Good enough is not good enough. All I ask for from a partner is to make certain allowances for me, the same kind of allowances a considerate partner would make if I had asthma or sleep apnea or were sensitive to certain foods, and so on. I'm more than happy to do that for my partner and more. In turn I must commit to rigourously managing my illness and all the side issues, whatever it takes, no ifs ands or buts. I also have responsibility for communicating any difficulties I may be facing. For instance, if I am feeling depressed or irritable, I need to let my partner know so she can give me a wide berth (or support me through it). I could go on and on.
But I'd like to hear more from you. You have been successful in marriage. I have not. We can all learn from you. Please let us know what you found challenging in your marriage and how you handled it. Also feel free to own up to any mistakes. Not having the confidence to enter a relationship is what is holding a lot of us back, so you can really help us out bigtime here.
Im 22 with two small children ages 1 and 2 and me and my husband are both bioplar. i am bipolar and he is fetal alchalol, add, adhd, adn bipolar and I find it very difficult and frusterating. We try our hardist to keep it together especaully when the kids are around but i tend to move the house all around VERY frenquiently. But it is hard tp controll your moods, if not immpossable, and the more i try the more tired i aam We are so far both unmedicated ( i know rite) But Ive notticed, my husband does smoke Marajuana and it really helps him, i mean you really wouldnt even know he has the illness, its more him dealing with me. I would smoke it but i just cant. any ways hopefully relationjships can work like this because i know alot of times its soo difficult you wonder if its worthit. Also question, How likely are my kids to have bipolar if we both have it?
id say if it works then good thing (weed). may not work for u, but if it does... great!- - - tricky when u have youngings. good luck to you both. id be lucky if i made it that far with my bipolar schizo bf. im bipolar many many things too and both unmedicated. hold on girl.