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Is it possible to have a stable relationship with a person who suffers from both bipolar & adhd? |
I just recently met someone who shared with me the fact he suffered from both bipolar and adhd. He seemed to be incoherent, impulsive and emotionally unstable. I like him a lot but I'm kind of scared that he might just dump or ignore me suddenly because he felt like it. I was wondering if someone could explain to me how it's like to have bipolar + adhd and being in love and how I can help our relationship grow. *sigh* I adore him a lot but honestly, I don't think I'm that strong myself to manage his insecurities. He's so sweet :( I'm so sad because I know I can't be of much help. Well, I understand your pain, the woman I have been with for nearly 10 years suffers these afflictions, so yes it's possible. You have to have a very strong character, most important. This person will try your every emotion, and at times you are going to question yourself deeply just because of the effects this person will have on your mind frame. If you really think you love this person and want to be with them, you can manage it. Just remember that when they get emotional they can hurt you badly, once they calm down they will be apologetic. The trick you need to learn is understanding the persons cycle and how to break them out of it. Every bi-polar person has a repetative cycle. They will be happy then as quickly as you blink they are upset, angry, etc... You need to figure out his triggers so you can avoid them, and you need to find the calm for those triggers. For example, my girlfriend has deeply imbeded concerns about her apperance. I can now spot the mood before it starts. Usually she'll make random but insignificant comments towards her apperance when she wakes up, though not sad more angry. The next step is she goes to the bathroom, if she's in there more than 3 minutes I know she has started to fall into her cycle and over judge her looks and I prepare myself for when she comes out. It's a burst of emotion really, and a lot of the time you'll have to let it play out, let him yell scream cry, but let him know you are there no matter what. Otherwise helping to take their mind of the issue upsetting them is also very helpful.Usually once I distract her focus the issue fades out and she goes back to being okay. Keep in mind each person is different in how their bi polar is triggered. When he questions you it's going to seem at times like just jealously or control, but it's purely insecurity, be extremely comforting and understanding. The moments don't last long but they can still take a toll. As long as you are aware of his speacial needs you can make it the best relationship you've ever had. both problems can cause emotional problems. with proper treatment, both can be managed. please make sure you are ready to put the extra work in the relationship. as much as it would hurt you to be dumped or ignored, it could have a much larger affect on a person with bi-polar. well no you just gotta put up with his mood swings cos of it. You can help him a lot if you have faith in yourself.If you have faith there is nothing you cannot do. Yes definitely as long as they are on the right medications and not violent. I'm bipolar and have add, anxiety disorder and ptsd. My husband bless his heart has stood by me for 19 years now. Being bipolar is the worst. When it's not controlled you can be fine for awhile then be so low you feel suicidal life has no meaning. When manic I tend to get very angry and frustrated. Then there's the worst time of all when you feel nothing. No anger no happiness no anything and you have to pretend to feel especially if you have children. My add is mostly taken care of by medications I still have my moments but my children have learned to take it lightly and even joke about it. My husband has been my rock. When I've been down he's been right there to either comfort me or to help pick me back up. He dealt with the anger until we finally found the right medication to take care of it. When I'm anxious he wraps his arms around me and holds me making me feel safe and calm. I love him more that anything and even though I sometimes slip he's always there and sometimes that's the only thing I need is to know he's there. |
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