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07/08/2008 12:50
shivadog
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i guess i can start off saying that my wife was diagnosed about a yr and half ago, with bipolar. she has developed a HUGE problem with lying and stealing. now she was staying at my sisters home, after lying to me about our rent being paid at our house cause i couldnt work due to my back surgery, stole some stuff, she kicked her out and she attempted suicide(6-28-07). she talked her way out of an eval. now she was living ina womans shelter and got kicked out of there i have no clue where she is. but she calls and keeps saying she will go check herself into the hospital and its always another excuse. im moving to missouri in a week and she cannot go where im staying if she doesnt get back on her meds and her family has all but given up on her. im her last hope, love her to death but im seeing as divorce is my only solution. there is a plethera of other things that has happend and been done. we used to argue alot before she was diagnosed. and i have an anger issue. so she uses this as an excuse to mull around things. i have always told her if would make her a happier person i would leave.. but she doesnt want that. if anything is confusing or need to know the other problems ive had just ask.. im an open book if it will help her out! thanks in advance!
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07/08/2008 13:22
shivadog
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i meant 6/28/08... also she is an opiate addict.
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07/08/2008 13:46
keepthefaith
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shiva,

That's a bad combination, someone with anger issues and an unstable bipolar (or anyone else, for that matter). It definitely sounds like she is in need of some treatment. If you could get her to go to the hospital, that would be great. Also, you could use some therapy for the anger issues.

Until then, your relationship has little to no chance of surviving.

Paul



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07/08/2008 13:49
shivadog
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i take my meds for my anger (i.e.d.) but when one person is working on the issues and the other is not. its not to likely. i would love more than anything to get her to the hospital. but they wont keep her. ive tried every avenue minus carrying her in there. i think there is a law about that. i guess im just looking for someone to back me up on the decision im leaning towards.
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07/08/2008 14:27
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shiva,

I don't think anyone would blame you for seeking a divorce. But only you can decided when you have reached that point. If you feel like you have given all you can, then you gotta do what you gotta do. Move back to Missouri, get away and take some time to think about it.

Your wife had to decide what she wants in life. If she wants to continue in a relationship with you, she needs to prove herself, get stabilized, earn back your trust. Only she can control that. Maybe she will, and maybe she won't. But it is pretty much out of your control.

I'm glad you are addressing your anger issues. Good for you.

Paul

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07/08/2008 20:35
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Shiva, I have bipolar disorder and so does my grown son.

Without meds and the willingness to kick her drug habit I am afraid my advice for you about your wife is to go to Missouri. If she gets help great. Some people have to hit rock bottom and lose everything they have in order to kick drugs. I can understand loving her. Eventually, though, the lying and drug addiction she has may kill any love you have for her.

Go on with your life, and make a happy future for yourself. There are some people who refuse help. Sad but, true. You can't make her bet better. She has to get sick and tired of being sick and tired. And she may never do that.

Take care of yourself...Shiva. She has made some bad choices and has to live with the consequenses...

"In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan



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