Conspiracy Theories and Mental Illness

I enjoy intellectual discussion and love to play devil's advocate when debating someone who has very strong points of view. Even if I agree with someone, I like to see if they can defend their position.

5 Point Plan for Maintaining Healthy Boundaries

This is not about drawing lines in the sand. This is not about ultimatums. This is about creating healthy boundaries for yourself. You can only control how you choose to act and think when your partner is relapsing into mania or depression. You can not control them!

How I Got My Husband Put in Hospital

Mania can be a devastating blow to your family. Sometimes with many long-lasting consequences. It can take years to mend relationships and finances. There can be job loss, hospitalization and even incarceration.

When Is It Time to Leave : Codependency Part II

In the beginning, it's always great! You're in love and on top of the world. You get married and/or move in together. You spend all your time together and there's not one thing you would change about your partner. Life is good.

Do I Love Him or Am I Codependent?

Relationships are complex. They can be characterized from acquaintances, coworkers, to friends and family.

When the @unt Starts to Fly

"Here we go again. The lies, the anger, the bitterness, the name calling. I can only take it for so long before I fight back. And then it's just a cluster fuck of confrontation. Why do I bother? You're not listening. You're not capable of seeing logically. But it hurts. So I cry. A lot. But not so you can see, cause for you it's some sort of victory. I question myself, I question our relationship. I hate who you become when you're manic. But I hate who I become even more." Diary, Mrs. Bipolar, 2010.

The first time the C word comes out, I know to buckle in, it's going to be a wild ride.

Sex and the Manic Mind

"What is this incessant need you have to prove to yourself and others that you're sexy and desirable? It's not good enough that you go out and flirt with other women or engage with them on social media. You have to tell me about it too. Is this a male thing? A bipolar thing? Or are you just an asshole?" Diary, Mrs.Bipolar, January 2014

The most difficult symptom of mania for spouses/partners is the hyper sexuality. Even amongst all the chaos, hostility and upheaval that can occur, cheating can bring all the understanding and sympathy to a screeching halt.

Every new manic episode seems to bring something new to the table. Yay!