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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For those of you who have dated or are married to BP and also have dated or been married to non-BP's, what do you feel is the contrast between the two? Just CURIOUS.............
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OMG don't get me started
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please, please get sickoflif started! he rocks!
TKVanGogh
TKVanGogh
personally...I would not date/marry another bp. My experience was terrible, but I have heard of it working for others.
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My husband is not BP. The previous 3, 2 of them I believe might be. But they never quite acted like me so probably just jerks and drunken drugies. Anyway I believe ppl who marry BP's are a a little wacked themselves, they have to be. Or may be they live through our mania a bit because they are not as creative as we are. Hard to say and a great post. :)
tommymott
tommymott
Neither of my ex's was diagnosed. First ex should have been, second I'm sure was BP and she was stranger than I am. That's all the comparison available from me. I've given up on marriage due to emotional and financial drain but I encourage people to marry if it suits them. Two people can make a success of things, no matter diagnoses and other obstacles.
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being new to bp im not actually sure what i would do..i am currently with a non bp..maybe having 2 bp's together would clash big time!
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I am bp and so is my boyfriend - we are honest about what goes on inside our heads in a way that none of my other relationships have been! Can be hard at times but we are both more compassionate and understanding because of our own experiences. Have to also add that we are affected in such different ways that it's like having different disorders anyway. YOU CAN MAKE IT WORK IF IT'S WHAT YOU BOTH WANT! xxx
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no diff..but im not attracted to norms, love them nutters!
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you've got me thinking now
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I would go either way as long as I could connect with the person. I'd have to say that two of me together would probably not be a good idea though...I get in enough trouble without an equally enthusiastic playmate.
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I was married to a non-bp for 7 years who was by far more insane then I could ever dream of being.

Never been in a serious relationship with a bp.....possibly had a touch of one of sorts, I think it could be wonderful, if the two are where they should be individually to begin with.
2Fast2KeepUP
2Fast2KeepUP
Thank God I'm married to a man of steel! Twenty years strong and still going!
2kidmom
2kidmom
I am married to a non-BP and what I notice between the two is they don't cheat or have a tendency to step out of the marriage.
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we feel like we speak the same language. we try to separate the illness from the person. it's difficult sometimes but well worth it. 2 horny nuts here .
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My wife is not BP and she is my strength...I would be screwed with out her
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