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Q: Bipolar information
asked by: rOaCh on June 18th, 2005
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My boyfriend is bi polar.
We havent ever had any conversations about it or anything.

Never been a problem. Hes on anti depressants.

I dont fully think I understand the seriousness of this disorder.... Is there anything I shud be aware of ...Sensitive to or anything. Ive known him ofr along tym but sumtyms I wonder about certain things.
I just want to know whatever you can or will tell me about bi polar ...Id appreciate it alot!!!
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Jemini
replied on June 22nd, 2005
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Well first of all your by saying/showing that your willing to find out about his disorder shows that your love him.
By just being there for him is enough, it does take a strong person to be with someone with the disorder and patience is one of the biggest keys as well.
I'm very lucky as I too am in a relationship, sometimes I wonder why he is actually doing still with me (it's been two years!).
There will be some tuff times where he may feel like hes pushing your away, but deep down he's not.
I wish you and him all the best!
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nancy1
replied on June 22nd, 2005
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Well..You really need to have loads of patience if you wanna spend your life with your boyfriend. Persons with bipolar disorder are likely to experience extreme mood swings. This means he may be very aggresive or rude to you at one time and very nice at other times. So you would need to adjust to his bahavioural changes from time to time.
All the best!
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rOaCh
replied on June 23rd, 2005
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Thank you:)
i notice that sometimes he'll act like he is pushing me away. He doesnt like call me names or nething like that but just with replys and cold shoulders. I know he loves me and I intend to be there for himwhen he needs me. He really is a great person so I just wanted to know if there was anything I shud know to keep this going well. I see what you mean when you say "it takes alot of patients to be with someone with this disorder". I saw changes that I didnt know how to react to sometimes but I try to stay positive when all he can do is put himself down. Thanks for your help guys!!:)
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