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Posted by roo on February 27, 2001, at 15:25:43
Anyone out there with cyclothymia who feels great about
their romantic relationships when they're in the up side
of their cycle, and then feel things like "I'm with the
wrong person, or this relationship is over" when they're
in the down part of their cycle? I struggle with this a lot
and it's really hard on me, and my boyfriend. He can never
feel stable and secure with me b/c he never knows when my
feelings are going to change.Bipolars feel free to respond too, since our disorders
are somewhat similar (although cyclothymia not nearly
as severe with the mood swings)
Posted by fiona on March 28, 2002, at 15:38:56
In reply to Cyclothymia and Relationships , posted by roo on February 27, 2001, at 15:25:43
> Anyone out there with cyclothymia who feels great about
> their romantic relationships when they're in the up side
> of their cycle, and then feel things like "I'm with the
> wrong person, or this relationship is over" when they're
> in the down part of their cycle? I struggle with this a lot
> and it's really hard on me, and my boyfriend. He can never
> feel stable and secure with me b/c he never knows when my
> feelings are going to change.
>
> Bipolars feel free to respond too, since our disorders
> are somewhat similar (although cyclothymia not nearly
> as severe with the mood swings)Hi Roo,
I know exactly what you mean. My partner and I split up last year, but throughout the relationship I either was so passionate about him or couldn't stand him! I think my mood swings confused the hell out of him and among other factors, caused the relationship to break down. I hope the next time I'll be a little more aware and try not to let it interfere, but who knows? Surely if someone loves me they should love all of me and not just the nice bits?
Fiona
Posted by Christina333 on July 9, 2002, at 20:21:28
In reply to Re: Cyclothymia and Relationships , posted by fiona on March 28, 2002, at 15:38:56
YES!!!!!!!!
I hope you read this. I'm married and my husband doesn't understand at all. He thinks I should stop taking my meds. Ha!! Then we'd really have problems. I was so much more moody before I started Effexor. When I'm up, everything is great. When I'm not, I want to die. My only advice is to find someone who understands and can be supportive for you. Don't stay with someone who makes things more difficult for yourself.
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