Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm new to this commmunity and had a few questions that would like answers to was hoping I could get them answered here. My girlfriend of 2 and a half years was degnosed with bipolar shortly after we were forced to break up. I always wondered why she would have moments where she would be so mean to me it would only last for about an hour or so then would burst out in tears telling me over and over how sorry she was that she was so mean to me and telling me how much she loved me. was this normal to have intense mood swings like this?
Testycatlady
Testycatlady
Oh yes it is!.... You are lucky that she even realized what she was doing and would apologize for her behavior. My sister blows up quite often, and I almost never get an apology. It's like she uses her illness as an excuse to get away with bad behavior. I don't know where she gets it from. Our parents always told us to apologize if we hurt someone.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It is like riding the roller coaster, as you go up it is like the build up to the blow and then the drop is like the explosion you have no control of the it, it just explodes and then you have such a feeling of guilt and remorse. She really was sorry and upset because each time you feel it you think, I won't do it this time, I will not let this happen and it just does. It is awful for both sides.
deleted_user
deleted_user
that is what bipolar is all about. the ups and downs. it comes so fast sometimes i don't even realize i'm doin it. at times i seem to be better and sometimes i don't. it's very hard to deal with. i know it was hard on you as well.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, completely normal. My wife says she gets to spend a few days, weeks, months with her husband then his evil brother visits for a while and she can't wait to get me back. Of course they are both me.
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deleted_user
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deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks to all who responded to my post. My family always called her crazy but I just knew that wasn't the answer. My family also told me she was using me because of the way her behavior was being displayed. I know all of this is not true they just hated us together because of us being gay.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes...yes and yes...I lived with my bf for 6 years...he would get home from work before I did and my stomach would be in knots not knowing what I was going to walk into...you lucked out getting a "iam sorry" he never said he was sorry...just went into the next mood and never skipped a beat....welcome to the wonderful world of living with someone with BP.
2Sweet
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have major moodswings sometimes even daily. Totally normal for BP.
computerbob1
computerbob1
This does sound typical for someone who is in need of treatment and support. If you are still in contact consider using this web page for support ideas.

http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/helping-loved-one-with-bipolar
deleted_user
deleted_user
The worst thing is that sometimes we cant help hurting the ones we love the most, fine its not an excuse but its the truth. Although in my case with therapy, medication and learning more about it I now know when I'm about to go into one of my moods and control it a bit better.
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