Inside Bipolar

Managing Marriage and Bipolar Disorder

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Feb 6, 2023
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ADVICE

Invite Your Partner Into Treatment

  • Involve your spouse in treatment like you would for diabetes or heart disease.
  • Allow limited sharing options (they can tell the clinician things even if they don't receive medical info) to keep them engaged.
ANECDOTE

Education Built Their Partnership

  • Gabe sent his girlfriend to a 12-week 'Family to Family' class and encouraged support groups to educate her.
  • He shares all treatment details with his wife so they can carry the load together while he retains agency.
ADVICE

Plan Crisis Roles While Well

  • Discuss and document what your partner should do if you become unable to care for yourself while you're well.
  • Agree on specific actions so their interventions are clear and trusted during episodes.
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