Dating someone with a mental illness

[paul1]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

You might not like this but....your girlfriend is sick. I know because i have the same sickness. Make a decision as to whether or not you want to help her get better. If so, you might be in for a rough ride. But if you're not going to help her get better, you should go ahead and break up with her. It wouldn't be fair to either one of you to continue.

Also, which types of meds does she take? because about 9 times out of 10 the meds will make the symptons worse. Mine did. It's the most under-researched disorder there is. They know next to nothing about it. Good luck with whatever you decide.

she takes 600mg of lithium and seriqual , she said there was no getting better , have been and will be there for her . Even tho some of her actions hurt ! She stays up for days also , guess its mania .

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by paul1

she takes 600mg of lithium and seriqual , she said there was no getting better , have been and will be there for her . Even tho some of her actions hurt ! She stays up for days also , guess its mania .

hypomania, which is one level below, and approaching mania, is what it sounds like.

I recommend counceling in addition to medication. You're right it sucks.