Bipolar in the family Support Group

I just wanted to add my introduction here, I would love to become active in this group.

My husband was just involuntarily committed overnight due to severe mania and psychosis. He has been stable for as long as we have been together, although I do know he has the history of mania and hospitalizations. He has gone many years without medication, but in the last 4 weeks he has declined, and then the last week it has become sever enough for a commitment.

I am truly heartbroken and just need to try and feel my way through this for him, our 2 year old son and myself.

We're with you heartbreaks. Lots of great people here who can relate to what you're feeling right now. My wife became manic after many years of stability and I was the brunt of her anger. Fortunately, after 6 hospitalizations, we found the right medications and she has totally stabilized.

It's encouraging that your husband is seeking treatment. It may take some time to find the right meds and for them to start working, so try to be patient. Take good care of yourself. My health went downhill very quickly during my wife's episode. Learn all you can about his disorder. Maybe get some counseling with someone knowledgeable about Bipolar Disorder. You need to be strong for yourself and your son (and your husband too!).

Spend some time on this site, it really helped me a LOT! PM me anytime if you have any questions, ok?

Paul

Heart,

The fact that he has been okay unmedicated for so long may be a good sign. Sometimes episodes like this make it apparent that he needs to consider medication, and unfortunately it may be for the rest of his life.

You are in a delicate and stressed state. Following his stay for evaluation, his doctor, your husband and you will have a pow wow and talk about the future.

Until then. I hope you are able to be supportive of him and accepting of where he is now. The future may be brighter than you think just now.

scooby

Post edited by: scooby, at: 02/16/2009 21:50

My heart goes out to you. (((big hugs)))

I'm new to this site, but I've already found a lot of great resources. Please feel free to private message me any time you need to vent, or just need a hug.

~Hugs~ to you hon! I totally understand where you are coming from. My husband of 7 years has bipolar also and has been involuntarily committed twice in the last 2 years. I also have small children like you. I don't know what else to say to you except that you are not alone. There are people out there you understand your feelings. I wish you the best and you and your family will be in my prayers.