Archive for ‘Relationships’

  • Relationship Resolutions
    With the New Year making its way around again, we follow the traditions of making resolutions for positive change in our lives. Whether it be the common promises such as to lose weight, stop smoking or be a better person, how often do we really take a look at our relationships as attempt to apply changes in them? As with any relationship, bipolar relationships need attention...
    by Rich Wallace at January 2nd, 2010 at 07:01 am
  • Keep the Kids in the Loop
    Parenting in and of itself is a very difficult task for many of us and if we are to make room for supporting health issues such as bipolar disorder, the road offers many more curves and bumps than we may have anticipated. After talking about such challenges brought on by bipolar disorder, such as unexpected triggers, episodes and cycle shifts…it might make sense...
    by Rich Wallace at December 31st, 2009 at 10:12 am
  • The Pains of Honesty
    At one time or another, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “The Truth Hurts”. As small as such a phrase is, the meaning behind it is blindingly powerful and although I believe that honesty is a keystone in any relationship as well as presenting integrity from an individual perspective, it is paramount when managing a bipolar relationship. If we start...
    by Rich Wallace at December 30th, 2009 at 08:12 am
  • When Helping Turns Into Enabling
    The intention is always positive and the thought process revolves around protection and keeping stability. However, there is a very fine line between the actions that we take as supporters in order to help our loved ones and when we enable our loved ones to follow a potentially dangerous path. Not only can this cause more room for issues down the road for our loved ones,...
    by Rich Wallace at December 25th, 2009 at 06:12 pm
  • I Will Be Here the Next Time That You Crash
    Once in a blue moon, you hear a song that hits your ears that just seems to be written for you and you alone. I recently came across such a song that I couldn’t help but apply to my own feelings of how my role as a bipolar supporter fits in with my marriage. As with many of today’s music, the message is truly metaphoric and sometimes make you want to decipher...
    by Rich Wallace at December 19th, 2009 at 08:12 pm
  • The Little Things Make the Biggest Differences
    We can blame such media outlets as film, theater or the small screen in our living rooms on how it seems to require elaborate and sometimes, obnoxious displays of affection in order to let our loved ones know how we feel about them. We are wired by some of these scripted shows that a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates will always smooth out a forgotten birthday...
    by Rich Wallace at December 17th, 2009 at 04:12 pm
  • Success is a Team Based Effort
    As with any relationship, if it has any real chance at being successful, both participants must be willing to put forth equal effort into the partnership. Some relationships seem to go for the long haul if only one of the individuals is literally carrying both individuals along, but is this really fair and is there really any true satisfaction to be gained in this type...
    by Rich Wallace at December 15th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
  • 10 Mistakes to Avoid in a Bipolar Relationship
    Researching and keeping my finger on the pulse of what challenges are coming up in bipolar relationships has dug up some common issues and strategies that are making the overall relationships even more difficult than they already are. Some of the situations and ideas that are brought up are more emotionally driven than they are logically driven, and when we base our decisions...
    by Rich Wallace at November 14th, 2009 at 07:11 pm
  • Shifting the Paradigm
    As saddening is it is to witness some of the anger and bitterness from those unwilling to open their mind’s a little more, I must admit that less than a year ago of this writing, I was just as angry and bitter and I felt very similar in the way the some have about dealing with bipolar disorder in my own life. To clarify my own transformation, I must share the ugly...
    by Rich Wallace at November 11th, 2009 at 02:11 pm
  • Bipolar Disorder and Parenthood
    When my wife and I had our first child, we we’re ecstatic and terrified at the same time. The first few nights home were the most stressful times of our lives together and although we pulled through and are the proud parents of four wonderful kids, we soon learned that parenthood did not mix well with the presence of mental illness in the family. Although the variable...
    by Rich Wallace at November 7th, 2009 at 11:11 am
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