[header] How to tell your partner about your bipolar disorder [title] Start with a " process talk. [step] " disclosing mental illnesses like depression and bipolar disorder to a loved one is hard and you might have trouble getting started. Begin with a " process talk. 
" this just means to talk about talking-you don't need to get into the details at this point. " process talks " will get your partner ready for the information you want to share.