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04/29/2012 01:49 AM
Vic1586
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Ok....for those of us who are bi-polars, i just wanted to know how ur partners were able to understand that u would be bipolar for life and keep takin drugs....mine is havin a hard time accepting thatam bipolar for life

thanks for all responses in advance
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04/29/2012 09:15 AM  Top
BipolarRuth
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my 1st husband divorced me because I'm bipolar but my 2nd husband is depressive so he understands and is so kind about everything.
I've been diagnosed with Bipolar 1 and have been dealing with Self Injury since age 12.

04/29/2012 10:11 AM  Top
lken
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my ex thinks it is a cop out, i use to leave. and does not try to understand it, i feel most think i use it as a excuse to do what i want.

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04/29/2012 10:24 AM  Top
hunkydorie
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My hubby is understanding for the mostpart. He may not be as supportive in some situations but I know he tries. As far as the medication end of things he takes meds so I don't think he thinks much of my having to take meds for bipolar except that he wishes that I didn't have to take so much. Overall he wishes that I didn't have bipolar and thinks that I worry too much (which he is right). If only I could beat this anxiety...that would be great!
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Geodon 120 mgs.
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Lamictal 300mgs and ativan PRN
I am not a physician and only give feedback based on my opinions
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04/29/2012 11:54 AM  Top
lken
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isn't anxiety and worry the same thing? my gf is a nurse, against so many meds and she is a herbalists , so i get my meds that way and they seem to work.

04/30/2012 06:31 AM  Top
Vic1586
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Thanks all for replyin...i now know it's a general problem for our partners not really understanding us...i'll discuss wit my pdoc tmrw and would post any useful reply....ciao

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04/30/2012 09:00 AM  Top
Enigma1969
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I think my wife is getting tired of all the expenses related to my illness. Meds, t/doc, & p/doc is getting expensive, and I think I stresses her out. I have insurance, but have reached my deductible yet. I also think my wife is tired of the hospital stays and my behavior in general. I could be wrong though. She has been supportive, but I think wearing thin.
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04/30/2012 09:20 AM  Top
lken
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it is hard for another to cope with a bipolar mind, but some bp are good people and others not so good, people are people, i think it depends on the 2 people involved. i think bp makes life interesting.

04/30/2012 04:17 PM  Top
Catbaloo
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I took my husband to a pdoc appointment with me. The pdoc explained what bipolar is and how it is treated. He let my husband ask all the questions he wanted to. You might want to take your partner to your pdoc or doctor and let them explain it. It really worked for me.
My opinions are just opinions, and should be taken as such. I am not an expert on medicines or BP disorder.

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05/01/2012 11:28 AM  Top
Silverclaw
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My husband struggles with it more than I do! He tries and he's learning patience with me. I found that learning communication helps to get the feelings across to each other.
Purely my personal opinion, I'm not any kind of physician.
Jen...

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