Should I Date Someone with Bipolar Disorder?
Can a relationship work when one person has severe mental illness? In today’s Not Crazy podcast, Gabe and Lisa discuss dating with bipolar disorder. They share their own story of dating, marrying and divorcing under the umbrella of Gabe’s bipolar diagnosis and discuss the ups and downs from both perspectives.
What are some positive signs that the relationship can last? And what are the clues that you might need to call it quits? Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on living and dating with severe mental illness.
For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Should I Date Someone with Bipolar Disorder?
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About The Hosts
Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com.
Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.
Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.
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I was pushed away by my bipolar ❤️ and he told me I didnt deserve the pain he would bring me . I’m now realizing he is possibly sparing me , because he knew better based on his life experiences and carnage he’s left behind him ( he’s 40 ) and been through many relationships because he’s charming , intelligent and very handsome . It ALL still hurts . I wish him well and will always love him .I feel like I was a fly on the wall listening to a candid conversation between ex’s . It’s helped me alot from Lisa’s perspective. I can totally 💯 relate . Thank you 🙏 I feel spared even though I am grieving . Rejection is my spirit guides redirecting me . Best of luck to you both .
@Anna-gs7ds
2 жыл бұрын
Same 😩 (never know if ur too good too hurt or if that’s equivalent to it’s not u it’s me) aren’t we all a little selfish when it comes to love. When I’ve dated a catch I’ve never pushed them away bc they were too good for me. I tried to rise to the occasion.
@Vera-dg3hf
2 жыл бұрын
Be glad he walked away! God is protecting you from suffering. Bipolar people can and WILL wreck your life along with your finances.
Thank you so much for this, yes was brutally honest some parts but sometimes is necessary. 👍🏼
Quick answer. "FUCK NO" Life is to short to intentionally put up with someone who makes you feel like shit just off the strength of wanting better for them at the sake of your mental health. You don't give $1 to every homeless person you see. You just wish them well.
It’s possible to make it work depending on attitude or commitment to treatment and setting boundaries you both agree to not break or cross. If you haven’t had the conversation yet, have these conversation when stable as its impossible to reason with anyone in manic or hypomanic state ❤
No I wouldn’t everyone deserved to be loved but sometimes it can be to much to handle and u need a high pain tolerance and eventually could straight ruin u
Great podcast :)
Wow! what an amazing and unusual podcast incredibly honest. In my situation answer was NO .... 🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️
Thought provoking post.
You both made me laugh throughout listening to this. I am on the fence with my guy, but I take heart we may stay close friends
A little discouraging especially when the relationship brings so much pain already. And the condition goes undiagnosed.
Here's your answer : N O !
No
Weneedlove just like anyone else 💔💔💔❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
No simple as that
HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No because they could never love you
My heart goes out to you, i feel the same way and my gf of 6months just got diagnosed. Idk if i should just end it now, i feel like im forsure going to get cheated on
@Vera-dg3hf
2 жыл бұрын
END IT. Save yourself the heartache, the anxiety, and the pain this person will UNINTENTIONALLY cause you. They have no control over their manic episodes!
@will4us
Жыл бұрын
Hie Michael. It’s possible to make it work depending on your girlfriend’s attitude or commitment to treatment and setting boundaries you both agree to not break or cross. If you haven’t had the conversation yet, have these conversation when your girlfriend is stable as it’s impossible to reason with anyone in manic or hypomanic state ❤
The answer is no
She was honest but clearly hurtful. Choose your words more carefully
So even if she’s managing it would you advise no ?
No!
Italldependsonthecouplestayinandfightforlove❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hell no.
I would never date a person who has Bipolar
Well I guess I can't be loved
@missrhondam
Жыл бұрын
You can and you WILL. There's someone for you!
Jesus. Dense
No
@Dopeamean711
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao