My latest newsletter from bipolarhappens.com went out this morning. There are so many spam issues that I like to post them here as well. You can sign up for the newsletter at bipolarhappens.com from the top menu.
I decided to write about relationships as they are a double edged sword- they can either make us ill- or our illness can make us difficult to love. And of course, they can make us feel wonderful, but that is not today’s topic!
Relationships and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder makes people feel and react
very differently than those who are lucky enough
not to have a mood disorder.
We feel things 10x stronger than most people.
We hurt more, cry more, get way more excited
and hear a lot more voices that aren’t there!
And believe me, this is NOT a good thing.
I try to remind myself that the reason I made
so many relationship mistakes in the past is
that I just felt too much. It had nothing and
still has nothing to do with the person I’m with.
It’s a bipolar thing. I’m very different now.
I’ve learned that the excessive feelings -the
abnormally excessive feelings that come with
this illness can be monitored and often prevented.
Even when our moods feel out of control- we can
be under it all saying no and getting help.
If this makes sense! I hate being sick- but I’ve
learned to recognize the signs that what I’m feeling is
WAY too intense for the situation – which means I
have to treat bipolar disorder first- and get more stable
before I make any relationship decisions.
I have a Relationship Health Card. It always astounds
me to read it. When I’m stable, I read the card and
think to myself- “Well, Julie! It’s obvious you’re ill
when you do these things!”
The challenge is recognizing what’s real and what
isn’t when I’m in the middle of a mood swing.
I’ve taught myself how to do this and I’m much happier now.
Julie
www.bipolarhappens.com
PS: I talk about my Health Cards Treatment Plan for Bipolar Disorder in all of my newsletters. I sell the system on bipolarhappens.com
Have a happy day- I’m going to make sure I try to have a happy day! Ok- I am going to have a happy day!
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