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Q: I Am Dating a Bipolar Girl ( Rapid Cycler) Advise?

asked by: Virgoguy on October 16th, 2007

New User

hello all, I have been reading all i find here, and gosh it scares the hell out of me ! I have been dating her about 2 months. I can say i have never been loved so intensely in all my life! but there is a roller coaster ride kinda feel sometimes. She always forgets her meds ! ask me to make sure she takes them. I can't seem to get her on a schedule of any sort. I'm not sure when or how i should help or step back sometimes. oh and please advise me on drinking, she told me drinking is bad for a bipolar person, but she loves to drink on occasion.
I was out of town a few days , long weekend, and she went very manic. i was amazed at how much she accompished in a couple of days ! then she slept for i think two days.
now back on meds a couple of days, restless, and her mood toward me is just kinda blah. confuses me. told me she is sick, that she would be better by the weekend and that she loves me and all will be ok. also told me i needed to google her illness, and learn more about it and her. please advise , and offer websites and forums. I really would like to hear some positive things, all i have read makes me want to run. I have really fallen in love with this girl, i would like to hear some positive support if any. thanks for listening

Replies(6)

Jeaston77

replied on October 16th, 2007

New User

Bp Girlfriend

Im in kinda the same boat...Dating a very wonderful bipolar woman, who also happens to be a physicians assistant and is very in tune with the medical world...You can't make her take her med's you cant make her do anything...She needs to choose to take them and take them regularly...I have noticed that after every high there is an enivitable low(wich is usually bad) Not taking meds then taking them or taking to much(at least I think) can cause the blah feeling...Lithium is kinda like that imho...I am not expert but I wouldn't change anything about my GF Bipolar included...

Virgoguy

replied on October 17th, 2007

New User

Thanks Jeaston77

THANKS,
I am learning , things returning to normal, but wow what a couple of days it has been, she didn't want to leave bedroom or bed for a couple of days, but all seems to be getting better. i don't want to make her do anything, just want to be there to help the best way that i can.
thanks again

CarolDiane

replied on October 18th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

This Is Where Love Take Over

You have got alot on your plate and if you really love each other, you are going to have to be able to be strong and supportive of her. There will be some rough roads ahead. But understanding the illness is the first start to a good relationship. You are going to get her through those "Hills and Valley" and you will do it together. There has to be unconditionable love on your part to do this. It is not an easy road to travel.
I wish you both the best and know that as long as you fully understand what she is feeling, you will do just fine.

Carrie

MartyGQ

replied on November 12th, 2007

New User

Married a Bi-polar Girl (maniac)

Great in Bed! Very HOT. What a maniac.... there is no trust whatsoever. If she says she's in the kitchen, she really is in the bathroom. Super manipulator! She almost put me in jail! Until, my lawyer got her to admit that she was baker-acted in a mental institution! She had the whole court fooled that she was the victim. I found all the guys she dated and they all told me the same thing. Now were all friends (all the guys). She calls me every now and then to meet up, but I would NEVER. She would probably get laid and say it was rape and put me away!!!!!!! Glad I got out in 3 yrs! I have a wonderful girl now without any ups and downs!

puzzld

replied on November 20th, 2007

Supporter

martyGq - i hope when you are truly down, like myself and so many other kind, beautiful and smart women, that you are shown the love that you were unable to give. my husband is my hero.... or so i thought. he still is but who can blame him for the disappointment and constant battle. that's what i call a man. big boy pants are on. bipolar isn't a choice. in my case it came to full fruition just a month after the honeymoon!!! about 2 months ago. glad your girl doesn't have to suffer, or at least not in the way you think.

puzzld

replied on November 20th, 2007

Supporter

Virgoguy

so sorry you have to go through this. you sound very sincere in wanting to do the right thing for her, as is my husband.

the things i yearn for..... hugs, kisses, laughing, holding me when i'm breaking down, et. simply put i just need him to listen and support me emotionally. i'm in a viscous cycle with my husband right now. he is extremely frustrated with me. i do understand his and your frustration, it's VALID. really it's a compliment if you think about it. in a sick twisted way she is comfortable enough to let you in that deep.

with that being said, i must inform you that pushing or complaining makes me want to pack a bag and run run run. it makes my mood worse or i allow it to, pick your vice... no matter.

peace

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