are you bipolar?

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I was diagnosed with bipolar, anxiety, and social anxiety disorders, and I've got a split personality, I was hospitalized for like 4 weeks a year ago because I had a nervous breakdown, and well my attitude has changed and I'm feeling lot better, but still every now and then I get depressed out of nowhere, just for any dumb reason, I haven't been able to remain in a relationship lately because I don't wanna embarrase myself in front of my girlfriend,

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I'm bipolar. There is hope, but it involves telling your girlfreind the problems, that way, when you have an outburst, she knows why, and doesn't just think you are a jerk or something.
but in advance, near the begining of the relationship.
it sounds like an excuse if you tell her after there is a problem.

taking the anti-depressants and moodstabiler helps a lot, but the people around you need to know so they can help, and it helps them too.

Yes, I'm Bipolar myself, 30 yrs young, and got the same problem with relationships. actually, haven't had a decent one for more than 10 yrs...
I'm on moodstabilizers for over 2 yrs, (just quit same time on antideps on my own judgment - not recommended by docs).
I truly look for a serious relationship, but it's not only us. It's not easy for many people too.
While I was manic, women came in and out my life till I couldn't remember names and faces. It's a funny memory, but looking at seriously, it was nothing a relationship would grow from.
Today, after a long depression period, I use an Internet dating service. didn't yet found a partner, but I get the feeling things are moving to the right direction.
The first dilemma was if to mention in my profile that I'm a "mental case", I decided that's not an option...
One can say "you're lying" and that's true, but I need to give the chance for a potential partner to see beyond that level of tags.
as for saying I'm "crazy", yes that's it! but today I'm on the safe side: a "good" madman, staying up late at nights being creative, and on other times, need to sleep long to dream off my fears and depression. So I put that on my profile insted, so the girls know what's the deal.
So, first I advice you to get to state you know you're stable, than love what you are, all the parts of yourself. Once you're there, you'll fear less of introducing yourself to women. I think I would rather prefer I woman partner more like me, and not a "flat" normal character, would be boring don't you think ;-) ?

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