Relationships

I Was Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder At 49. Here’s How It’s Affected My Marriage.

I Was Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder At 49. Here’s How It’s Affected My Marriage.

A behavioral health diagnosis that happens later in life carries its own unique stigma that can derail decades-long careers and marriages. In this personal essay, Elise Seyfried discusses her own experience with being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 49 and how her marriage survived. 

How Mental Illness Affects Romantic Relationships

How Mental Illness Affects Romantic Relationships

Psychology Today breaks down some of the major issues people with behavioral health disorders face in dating and relationships. Challenging #DistortedPerceptions around behavioral health and romance, this article provides tips on how to have a healthy and successful relationship while navigating these challenges.

How to Repair and Rebuild Your Relationship When Your Loved One Enters Rehab

How to Repair and Rebuild Your Relationship When Your Loved One Enters Rehab

Stigma and fear can make communicating with loved ones about their substance use disorder hard to navigate. This article from the Gottman Institute provides a helpful introductory guide to repairing relationships after rehab. Note: #DistortedPerceptions does not choose to use the term “addict;” however, we recognize and honor that others may have differing opinions.