The Marriage and Bipolar Disorder Authority

Merriam Webster defines mania as “excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorgination of behavior, and elevation of mood”. Mania is not a stranger to anyone who lives with bipolar disorder or those close to them. In previous posts I have addressed the need to try to remain flexible when facing bipolar disorder in your marriage. When a manic phase hits it is no different. Though, many times things can become more challenging when your spouse has become manic. Everything from communicating to working together to parent your children can be more difficult when mania hits. Read the rest of this entry →

Sleep is a very important part of our quality of life for either spouse. I know I feel awful after a night of tossing and turning unable to sleep. Tonight, I read an article titled “When Wives Can’t Sleep Marriage May Suffer”. This article was about the impact sleep has on your marriage. The premise is that when wives cannot sleep it has a negative impact on a marriage, though when a husband has difficulty sleeping it does not have as big of an impact on a marriage. I think the basis of this article is very strong, however when married to someone who has bipolar disorder sleep very much becomes a part of the relationship equation. Read the rest of this entry →