Bipolar disorder is characterized by abnormal mood swings, from extreme excitement [happiness] or mania to depression. Relationships with these people may make them and their loved ones confused and frustrated. If you are a polarized person, you may dilute the influence of your temperament and emotions on your family, colleagues and friends, but the truth is that these two elements at each point will determine what you are about everyone around you. reaction.
Irritating emotions are a key symptom of this disease, and the negative feelings you send may be returned to you, because people around you don't understand your situation and will not find signs of their wrong attitude towards you. .
The overall attitude of your speech, intonation and body language may be misunderstood and cause negative reactions. Silence is golden only when appropriate, because silence and lack of communication can be as harmful as words. The lack of communication and indifference is not the emotion you need to care about.
As a bipolar person, if you are married, your relationship with your spouse will become very tense in your changing mood. You may want to know if your marriage will survive. Statistics show that the bipolar marriage failure rate is 40%. Only 10% of bipolar marriages survived. That statistic should not be the nail of your marriage coffin. You must work hard to make your marriage effective. Here are 3 tips for saving your marriage:
1. Let your spouse participate in the consultation. Both of you should seek help together to help you sort out the problems you have encountered. You will learn from a trained therapist how to connect with your partner. The therapist should understand bipolar disorder and its impact on marriage.
Timeout is a necessary condition for a bipolar relationship. This is because of the daily pressure on both sides. A vacation together will provide a way to get rid of ups and downs and restore your relationship. Spouses should also understand that bipolar people also need their own time, but for obvious reasons, this should not be too long. You can also seek support with a close family member or friend.
The key to any marriage is understanding. You need to tolerate and forgive each other. Forgive me whether your spouse asks for it or not. The bipolar husband or wife will remember that he or she has unconditional love, which will encourage him or her to focus on treatment.
A positive attitude will enhance the spirit of the people around you. Show love, care, smile and recognition when needed. This also applies to people other than spouses. To be grateful and considerate of others' feelings, in return, people will treat you as a person and be kind to you. If you want to be a happy and lovely person, despite your situation, be aware of the depressed and moody attitudes around you. People will inevitably absorb and reflect your emotions, so try to distribute positive energy, which will help you cope with daily life and build healthy relationships.
Bipolar disorder – your mood and relationship was originally published on Spring