For some individuals bipolar affective disorder can place a huge strain on relationships, partner need to be included into the education progress, as this will help them cope and understand. Interpersonal relationships
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Are Their Impacts on Self-Care, Relationships, and Social and Working Life? For some individuals bipolar affective disorder can place a huge strain on relationships, partner need to be included into the education progress, as this will help them cope and understand. Interpersonal relationships with friends and work colleagues may be put under pressure, it is encourages for carers to prevent contact with people who may not cope or understand with this disorder, thus putting less strain on the relationships with others. Other problems include unprotected sex during a manic episode; this is due to loss of judgement that occurs. It is important for individuals to gain sex education to reduce the possibility of STD's. Impacts from Depression Some sufferers may loose weight due to depression, means their clothes look ill fitting, this added to the lack of effort in grooming means a very unkempt person! They may not wash, tidy their hair,...

