Posted by Harvester of Eyes on October 6, 2003, at 18:12:49
In reply to Re: Living with BP » Skir, posted by Searchlight on October 6, 2003, at 13:33:17
I would say the most important thing to remember is that if she gets out of whack, to keep your equilibrium and not take anything she says too personally. When she re-stabilizes, she will be the person you love and know so well.
Also, try to learn to recognize the early warning signs so that you can prepare a plan if there is a dramatic change in her mood and behavior.
Bipolar people are often very interesting and rich lifetime companions for those with the dedication to undestand. It's no different than a spouse with any illness. You do your best. But if there is a bonus to loving a bipolar person, it is often that their range of emotional experience is so broad that they are particularly sensitive and appreciative of the range of human experience.
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