Dating with bipolar disorder

Let’s Talk About Dating With Bipolar Disorder

March 30th, In recognition of World Bipolar Day, this blog aims to bring awareness to how bipolar disorder impacts romantic relationships, both for the person living with bipolar disorder as well as their partner. This blog will help people who are in a relationship with someone with bipolar disorder better understand what the disorder is by dispelling some of the common misconceptions that are out there. In addition, this will bring awareness to how bipolar disorder can affect relationships. Lastly, this blog addresses ways for people living with bipolar disorder to disclose their diagnosis to people they are dating. While we were watching, my partner and I discussed bipolar disorder and she mentioned that she misunderstood what bipolar disorder was before watching the show. My partner is not alone in having misconceptions about bipolar disorder.

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Living with bipolar disorder can be a roller coaster of highs and lows, with moods constantly shifting between euphoric happiness and unusually deep sadness. While occasional mood swings are common for most people, the emotional ebbs and flows experienced by bipolar sufferers can be so deep and all-encompassing that they can interfere with daily functioning. Once known as manic depression because of extreme moods, bipolar disorder affects an estimated 4. These manic and depressive states may continue for periods of months or even years, while in between episodes the sufferer may experience relatively stable moods. Bipolar disorders are typically chronic conditions and require lifelong attention, with treatment aimed at managing the symptoms.

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We strive to share insights based on diverse experiences without stigma or shame. These are some powerful voices. Podcast host and mental health advocate Gabe Howard has been living with bipolar disorder since

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Loving and Dating Someone with Bipolar Disorder

Dating, like any noble pursuit, is best approached with honesty and bravery. There are a few different types of bipolar disorders, depending on the severity of your symptoms as well as how often and how long they come up. With bipolar II, the type that I have, a person goes through patterns of hypomania a milder form of mania and depression. I was diagnosed in , when I was 17, after my family and I grew concerned with how I behaved and my frequent outbursts, mood swings, racing thoughts, and recklessness.

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