Infidelity during a manic or hypersexual episode leaves partners with a brutal question: was that really him/her, or was it the illness? In this episode of The Other Side of Bipolar, we dig into the connection between bipolar disorder and cheating — why impulsivity and hypersexuality during mania can drive infidelity, how it differs from “ordinary” cheating, and how partners and caregivers can process the betrayal without losing themselves in the process. If you’re navigating trust, boundaries, or the aftermath of infidelity in a relationship affected by bipolar disorder, this conversation is for you.
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