Why should I limit my role as caretaker of a partner with bipolar disorder?

If your partner has bipolar disorder, the problem with playing the caretaker for too long is that you lose who you are. You have to ask yourself if you are willing to be like Mother Teresa for the duration of your relationship or if there is something more you need. Romantic relationships are different from other relationships.

It may be okay to be the caretaker of a chronically sick child or an aging parent, but constant caretaking can cause trouble in a romantic relationship. The main problem for people who live with a person whose illness is not yet successfully managed is that there are so many crisis situations that it becomes natural to simply react and deal with what comes day to day and never really have the time to ask, What am I doing with my life? If you identify with the supercaretaker, answer the following questions: Do I really have to do all of this, or is this something that just happened and I'm going along with it?

Am I being a martyr? Am I taking care of myself? What do I need and what does our relationship need in order to be happy, healthy, and stable?

You might also want to consider that although you may be comfortable with the caretaking role, it may not be the best thing for your partner. It may prevent them from making the changes they need to make in order to get well.

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