12 Questions to Ask Dating Someone with Bipolar Disorder

Hey Loves,

I want to share something that’s very close to my heart. The questions I’m about to discuss are ones I wish I had been asked while dating. It’s crucial to ask many questions while dating, and it’s especially important to discuss mental health if your partner has a diagnosis. Based on my dating experiences, here are some questions you might consider asking, and I hope my future partner will ask me these as well.

12 Questions to Ask When Dating Someone with Bipolar Disorder

Are you currently seeking treatment? This includes therapy and medication.
Would you be comfortable if I joined you for therapy or doctor appointments? This can help me understand your diagnosis better and support you more effectively.
What are the best ways I can support you?
Do you have any materials or resources that would help me learn more about bipolar disorder? What do your highs and lows look like?
Do you have Bipolar I or Bipolar II? How old were you when you were diagnosed? Can you share your journey with me?
Have you ever experienced psychosis?
Have you ever been hospitalized for mental health reasons? If so, how many times?
Do you have a mental health crisis plan?
What can I do to help you stay well and in remission?
What are your triggers?
What coping skills do you use?
Have you ever experienced a nervous breakdown? When was the last time, and how did you get through it?

These questions can be explored over time, with genuine love, trust, care, and support. This is just the beginning. As you grow closer to your partner, you may find even more questions arise.

I’m praying for you, and I hope you’ll pray for me as well. Remember, with God’s love, we can find mental wellness together.

Everyone deserves love, including you and me!

God Bless,

xo Ree

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