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.

abby80
Hi guys,
I joined this community because I highly suspect my fiance has bipolar disorder. It runs in his family and he has many of the symptoms. He has suffered from severe depression and suicidal thoughts/tendencies for many years. Unfortunately he has no health insurance, but I want to help him find a good psychiatrist and be properly diagnosed so he can start receiving treatment. We're currently separated right now and part of this is because of his current mental state. Could you guys offer me any suggestions or advice on being in a relationship with someone who is bipolar? He has such severe mood swings and during the past several months has been very mean and even verbally/emotionally abusive to me. I love him so much and want to help him. I have my own mental issues too, so this has been very difficult on our relationship. While we are apart I am going to work on my own issues, go on a higher dosage of my medication for my ocd, etc.
Can you share your stories of how you were diagnosed and what treatments worked well for you?
Thank you so much.
abby
I joined this community because I highly suspect my fiance has bipolar disorder. It runs in his family and he has many of the symptoms. He has suffered from severe depression and suicidal thoughts/tendencies for many years. Unfortunately he has no health insurance, but I want to help him find a good psychiatrist and be properly diagnosed so he can start receiving treatment. We're currently separated right now and part of this is because of his current mental state. Could you guys offer me any suggestions or advice on being in a relationship with someone who is bipolar? He has such severe mood swings and during the past several months has been very mean and even verbally/emotionally abusive to me. I love him so much and want to help him. I have my own mental issues too, so this has been very difficult on our relationship. While we are apart I am going to work on my own issues, go on a higher dosage of my medication for my ocd, etc.
Can you share your stories of how you were diagnosed and what treatments worked well for you?
Thank you so much.
abby
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