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*teelhawk65
writes:Hi, I'm very worried about being able to have a nice relationship. I was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I don't have a severe case of it, but.. I really don't know what else to say about it.Anyway, would you have a relationship with someone like me?I'm just worried that if my partner finds out they will think I'm crazy and leave me. If you were my partner and I told you that I'm bipolar would you leave me? I have more to ask, but my text limit is up on my browser so I'll post in an answer.
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reader, Steelhawk65 +, writes (12 September 2011):
Steelhawk65 is verified as being by the original poster of the question Thank you all. To answer some questions, I am not currently on a medication. I will be very soon though...
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reader, Louise93  +, writes (12 September 2011):
 No i would have no problem there isnt anything wrong with it at all
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reader, Thelaird1  +, writes (12 September 2011):
 Yes I would.
Bipolar is quite misunderstood at the moment, especially for young people.
Just be honest about it, and if he can't handle it, then you deserve better and someone more mature about these things.
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (12 September 2011):
 I think you researching the issue, and taking it slow when you DO meet someone. I don't see it as a problem.
I do think any partner has a right to know. However if you are 13-15, then I don't think it's a big big deal in a relationship.
Are you currently on any medication for it?
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 September 2011): well to me, whether you have bipolar or not is beside the point, the point is how do you behave on a consistent basis towards your partner, when in a serious relationship? it's good that you acknowledge that you have bipolar, there are many people who would deny it and as a result don't get treatment and thus guarantee that their behavior negatively affects their relationships.having bipolar just means that you may need to work harder and maybe also take medication to prevent your behavior from negatively affecting your partner. If you're doing this well and consistently, then I personally would be willing to be in a relationship with you if we were also compatible in values and interests that is. of course you also need to pick the 'right' partner for the relationship to work. It's not entirely your responsibility to make the relationship work just because you're the one with bipolar. Some people have more patience and understanding than others. Some people have been burned by past relationships and are gun-shy and it wouldn't take much to send them running for the hills or acting out at you.your bipolar disorder is but just ONE factor in a relationship, it's not the defining one unless your behavior is severe and you're not adequately managing it.
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reader, Ciar  +, writes (12 September 2011):
 I don't recognize bi-polar as an actual medical illness, therefore I don't consider anyone who has been diagnosed with it crazy. So to answer your question, yes, someone labelled bi-polar would still be date-able.
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