Archive for ‘Relationships’

  • Daily Affirmations: The Skipping CD
    Daily affirmations are important for people to keep their self-esteem up and to move forward in their life goals, whether you want to call it self-talk or self-help techniques, these little nuggets of motivation can indeed push some of through some intense plateaus. When it comes to mixing in such daily affirmations with relationships touched by Bipolar Disorder or other...
    by Rich Wallace at June 23rd, 2010 at 01:06 pm
  • Competing with Intrusive Thoughts
    “Intrusive thoughts are unwelcome involuntary thoughts, images, or unpleasant ideas that may become obsessions, are upsetting or distressing, and can be difficult to manage or eliminate.” – Wikipedia To date, the most difficult challenge I have been faced with is competing with the intrusive thoughts that my wife battles on a daily basis.  Unfortunately,...
    by Rich Wallace at June 7th, 2010 at 08:06 am
  • Bipolar Disorder: Episode vs. Bad Day
    If you have experience in managing a bipolar relationship, you already know that every day can bring on new challenges, no matter how prepared you may believe that you and your loved may be. You may have your mental checklist of triggers or potentially dangerous situations that must be respected in the forefront of your mind and you have trained yourself to deal with some...
    by Rich Wallace at June 1st, 2010 at 10:06 am
  • Come In, Wait…Go Away!
    Although I tend to stick with topics related to Bipolar Disorder and how I manage my relationship with my wife, there are other issues that arise and cause concern within the relationship. Since I’m continuously trying to keep myself armed with useful information and wishing to pass that information along to others that may also be able to utilize that information,...
    by Rich Wallace at May 24th, 2010 at 08:05 am
  • Coping Skills for Supporters of Loved Ones with Bipolar Disorder
    Marcy Rubin published an extremely valuable and hard-hitting post the other day on her blog about how those diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder can develop coping skills and also how those supporting a loved on with Bipolar Disorder can take better care of themselves as well. This post hit me hard as, being the primary supporter for my wife, Marcy’s information is an...
    by Rich Wallace at May 12th, 2010 at 09:05 am
  • Bipolar Relationships: Inside Information on Personal Attacks
    One of the most important factors of being a supporter or caretaker of a loved one managing an affliction of Bipolar Disorder, is the ability to take on the challenges of personal attacks that may arise during an episode. There are going to be ups and down, no matter how stable the relationship may seem when things are going well and much like those living with the disorder,...
    by Rich Wallace at May 10th, 2010 at 09:05 am
  • Facing Our Darkest Hour
    At one time or another, in most any relationship, we hit such a large bump in the road that we wonder if we may ever be able to recover from the jolt. Those that have been involved in the bipolar community and especially those within a bipolar relationship, can appreciate some of the most common challenges that may arise can cause detrimental damage. Those with strong...
    by Rich Wallace at February 20th, 2010 at 11:02 am
  • Free eBook: Entering Into a Bipolar Relationship
    After several months of tweaking and reviewing, TheBipolarSpouse.com proudly presents “Entering Into a Bipolar Relationship“, which is the first eBook released in the upcoming series, “Bipolar Supporter’s Blueprint”. Some of the most popular topics covered here on the site, as well as some brand new content is shared within the pages of this...
    by Rich Wallace at January 27th, 2010 at 09:01 pm
  • Dancing With Anxiety
    Although Bipolar Disorder is infamous for sending our loved ones on a very unpredictable emotional roller coaster, another challenge that appears to be more and more common within the bipolar realm is dealing with anxiety. After much research and speaking with others involved in the mental health world, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD, seems to be the annoying sidekick...
    by Rich Wallace at January 11th, 2010 at 04:01 pm
  • Build Your Relationships With Trust
    The stigma that is attached to almost any mental health topic can create a barrier around those affected that can hinder their ability to trust others. This can make things difficult for those in the relationship as it can seem to become very one sided and unbalanced if one is not willing to offer full trust in the other. Although there are certain aspects that we must...
    by Rich Wallace at January 5th, 2010 at 07:01 pm
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