The Destructiveness of Bipolar Mania in Relationships

No one likes to be a bipolar victim but lots of people count themselves lucky being married to a person even though they are showing symptoms of the disease. Some of the most successful people in this world are bipolar. But also on the other side of the coin are people who are unlucky. They are either victims of bipolar mania or they themselves are the victims of abuse because of the disorder.

Mania and Promiscuity

With severe symptoms, people with the mania illness are capable of destroying you no matter how strong and capable you are, because they use your emotions against you and they can turn very cold and destructive very easily. A lot of well intentioned people have gone into relationships thinking and believing it cannot happen to them only to learn a few years later they have become the latest victim. This mental illness is horrific and the manic symptoms can be really destructive to a relationship.

Signs to look out for in a Relationship

These people when luring the opposite sex can be too good to be true, for they can be sweet, compassionate and tell you everything you want to hear. Because of the high sexual thoughts they are going through, they can be found visiting strip clubs and flirting with other opposite sex they encounter. Even though your partner may not have a history of promiscuous affairs, bipolar manias’ very symptom of high sex libido prompts them to look for attention or highs elsewhere. The worst thing about all this is the lies to cover up other lies that have been committed and they do not show signs of guilt. Well, that is bipolar at its worst. Many have suggested that those who go around telling lies, cheating, and stealing are bipolar manic. There may be some truth into that.

Extremist High Mood Swings

There are those who have been plagued with extreme mood swings. People think it's controllable, but its not. When they go through intense highs, everything is fantastic and they are the life of the party as long as no one does anything to annoy them. A harmless joke can set a chain reaction with verbal insult and even fists flying. With these people everything and anything can stimulate them. They can even go for days without sleeping, because their mind is running wild with interesting things to do. Spending money is like throwing water around. They can be full of plans without the slightest regard for work or money.

The Extreme Low

Depressive episode usually follows the highs, and can go on for weeks or months for some. These are periods of low to no energy whatsoever. Usually when patients are going through this period they have no confidence and their self worth or self esteem suffers. Because of these depressed thoughts and feelings many prefer to be confined to their bedroom.

Be Clear

Doctors are just human and can make mistakes in diagnosing a mental disorder either bipolar mania or bipolar depression. Doctors can only act on what has been told to them or on what they know from their experiences in the profession. It is important that you as a patient reveal all the symptoms you are experiencing or convey to them parts they are overlooking. If you are not clear you may end up under or over diagnosed which can lead to more complications.