Hi. My name is Paul. My wife, Karen, has Bipolar Disorder. She had been basically stable throughout our 20 years of marriage, until last fall, when she became manic, paranoid and delusional. It took six hospitalizations, but we finally found the right medications to stabilize her, and she is doing very well now.

This manic episode led me to learning all I could about the disease, and in doing so, I found MDJunction. It has been terrific. All of the great people here, along with my wifes family, led me thru the darkest days of my life. I am eternally thankful.

I came to MDJunction in desperate need of support, advise and understanding, but have transistioned to now offering these things. I get great satisfaction from it.

Hello, I a 42 year old spouse of a wife with bipolar. We have been married for 25 years and together for 27. We have 2 adult children (22 & 24) and 2 grandchildren (2 & 5).

My wife was diagnosed with bipolar 8 years ago and has been stable for 1 year now with the aid of good doctors, therapists, and medication regiment. She is Bipolar II (rapid cycling) with personality disorders and OCD. God has seen my wife and I through all of the things we have endured for a reason.

To help others trying to run the gauntlet I should think is a fitting use of the experience rendered unto us.

Hi. My husband of 23 years was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about two years ago. I am also a special education teacher and have worked with children that were identified as having it. I have been trying to learn all I can. I feel that by sharing our stories and supporting each other, we can improve our ability to deal with things.

Hi! I am 51, married 20+ years; husband diagnosed as bipolar in 1997 after being hospitalized for suicide attempt; has been stable on meds and med-compliant for 10+ years. I am in South Florida... I enjoy reading, horse racing and not dealing with hurricanes (already have enough drama in my life, thanks!). I am also a cancer survivor, diagnosed with melanoma in 2005.