Who Cares About the Care Team? Advocating When No One Listens

2026-01-26

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Do you wish you had someone to understand what you're going through or have been through?*This is a re-release of an episode.If you’ve ever walked into a psychiatrist’s office with your bipolar partner, watched them say “everything’s fine,” and wanted to scream — this episode is for you. I’ve been there too many times, where the truth of what’s happening at home never makes it to the treatment team. In this episode, we unpack the critical (and broken) connection between the care team and the actual, lived reality of being a partner to someone with ...

Do you wish you had someone to understand what you're going through or have been through?

*This is a re-release of an episode.

If you’ve ever walked into a psychiatrist’s office with your bipolar partner, watched them say “everything’s fine,” and wanted to scream — this episode is for you. I’ve been there too many times, where the truth of what’s happening at home never makes it to the treatment team.

In this episode, we unpack the critical (and broken) connection between the care team and the actual, lived reality of being a partner to someone with bipolar disorder.

Episode Summary

I take you into one of the most frustrating parts of navigating bipolar in a relationship: trying to communicate with doctors who only hear what they want to hear. We talk about what happens when the person you love masks their symptoms in front of clinicians, why so many providers dismiss the partner’s voice, and how a lack of release of information (ROI) can put everyone at risk.

We also dig into the emotional toll this takes — the heartbreak of being dismissed, the guilt of reporting symptoms, and the grief of holding it all together without support. This conversation is raw, real, and full of shared stories from people like you.

If you’ve ever felt like the crazy one in the room while trying to protect your family, this is your space to feel seen — and get stronger.

Key Takeaways (SEO-Optimized)

Why your bipolar partner’s psychiatrist may never hear the truth
How to navigate the healthcare system when bipolar symptoms are being masked
The importance of a release of information (ROI) for bipolar care planning
How to advocate for your loved one without being shut out by doctors
Real stories from partners who felt gaslit by the mental health system

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