Bipolar Support Group

Do you guys think there is a link between bipolar and psychopathy (also known as antisocial personality disorder)? My boyfriend of 3 years is bipolar and has been unmedicated the entire time. I have been through so much abuse in this relationship and its constantly a roller coaster ride and to make matters worse I fear its getting worse. Over the course of our relationship I have seen some psychopathic traits from him. Ex.) When he used to beat me and I cried and pleaded he stop he only beat me harder and became enraged and screamed stop crying b***h over and over. I know he told me he doesn't cry and I have never seen him cry. I know his dad beat him from a very early age and that concerns me that he never formed an attachment to people. Also whenever I ask him to do something for me he tells me he doesn't care and other times when I ask something from him and tell him if he loved me he would he tells me he doesn't love me. He tells me he loves me all the time to get what he wants ex) sex and money. He used girlfriends in the past and told me he didn't love them only stayed with them to use them. Also durring arguements if I cry because I am upset he went back on a promise and tell him he told me he would. He says he lied and ok I am getting out of here and leaves my house and doesnt show remorse. Please share your thoughts. I am pregnant with his kid so leaving is not a road I want to take. I want to hear any personal stories you guys have and any tips on coping with the relationship so that we fight less. And please please help me figure out if there is a link between the two, if you know anyone who had both or if you know anyone who is bipolar or unmedicated that acts like this. I have read that mania in bipolar can mimic psychopathic traits on many links just googling link beween psychopathy and bipolar, like the link below.

http://www.lovefraud.com/blog/2008/06/20/the-relationship- between-sociopathypsychopathy-and-bipolar-disorder/

I don't know if there is a link or not and I have to wonder if it matters. His treatment of you is horrendous and does it matter if it is the result of this link you talk about or not? Does it even matter if it has to do with bipolar or not?

I would advise telling him to get help or your leaving. Then, follow through with whatever happens. Then if he gets help but is still violent, then leave.

I'm sorry you are in this position. The child makes it harder but once your pregnant the child's needs outweigh your own and it doesn't sound like he'd be a safe father.

Post edited by: centerseeker, at: 07/15/2012 12:23 PM

I don't think it matters what you call it .... bipolar or anything else. The fact is, you and your baby deserve better.

Do you really want your precious innocent child growing up in the environment and learning to be EXACTLY LIKE HIM??

You need to get yourself safe, momma. Whatever it takes.

((((hugs))))