http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/feed http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/feed en-us Copyright (C) MDJunction.com. All rights reserved. Tue, 21 May 2013 07:43:41 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/10690866-wife-left-and-with-another-man/limitstart/10#10697172 Good for you Brynniesmom, make sure you folllow through with your words, otherwise they will never take us seriously. Stay strong. You might want to start a thread of your own like many newbies have, just to keep a diary of sorts that is specific to you. You just go to the caption on top of page and click on start a discussion and fill in the blanks, it is that easy.... Tue, 21 May 2013 06:56:15 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/10670227-its-been-a-whileand-big-news/limitstart/90#10696734 bxrgrl, I hope you and the kids have a BLAST on your trip to lovely lovely HAWAII!!!! (Hawaii is on my bucket list!) Your husband's behavior and words worry me. Can you make sure you leave him with the suicide hotline's phone number and tell him that his kids want him around for many many years to come? I would just find a way to work the second half of that into every conversation. I sure hope his bottom doesn't lead to an attempt at self-harm. Let me be clear---YOU ARE IN NO ... Mon, 20 May 2013 23:19:02 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/10695896-in-a-relationship-with-someone-bi-polar-new#10696597 mrmysterio, don't be discouraged. If your GF is serious about her stability, you can have a good relationship despite her mental illness. Check out this thread for what it takes to stay stable. It is not easy, but it is certainly possible. http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/2936431-basics-of-bipolar-stabilityhard-truths... Mon, 20 May 2013 21:29:56 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/10693602-starting-no-contact-tonight#10696454 Unfortunately, you cannot prevent her from having the OM around your child unless he is a danger to the child. It really really sucks. PS. I am sorry for reading your post as an I am through post. Our sister group is the group that really talks most about NO CONTACT so I thought you were a tad confused and posting in the wrong group. BUT, as I said, you are welcome to post in either or both at any time. Post edited by: marriedtoit, at: 05/20/2013 08:28 PM... Mon, 20 May 2013 20:14:34 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10696087-bipolar-boyfriendmy-story-and-question#10696087 Hi I'm new to this forum but I've posted a few times. I figured I should write a little intro. Right now I'm in a relationship with my bf of three years. A little more then a week ago we found out he was bipolar/borderline personality disorder. It was a little bit of a shock at first but when looking at all of our fights and his depression, it makes perfect sense. He has started a medication (perphanazine but the brand name is trilafon)and going to an anger management therapist. we are actively ... Mon, 20 May 2013 17:31:08 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/10241516-pregnant-and-hubby-has-bipolar-ii#10694977 He doesn't sound stable to me either. A good sleep schedule is essential for one with this disorder. I think his meds might not be right for him and I would go to his pdoc and share your concerns and observations. Married is correct, you must go tell the dr your info, not just rely on his to the dr.... Mon, 20 May 2013 09:07:43 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/10692496-losing-myself#10694019 Great info there, Kitkat. Since my husband first got serious about his stability, he has had, by this definition, numerous relapses. He has never had a breakthrough episode of mania. We are both too paranoid for that to ever happen. He has, however, had a hypomanic breakout that resulted in a med change....and a PRN for Zyprexa. (All the oldtimers gasped at that! Zyprexa is a Big Gun, VERY often used in psych wards to bring someone out of a manic episode. My husband is so self-aware that it... Sun, 19 May 2013 22:00:38 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/10683622-still-chugging-along/limitstart/10#10693935 I will!... Sun, 19 May 2013 21:04:05 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10684072-i-am-hurting-scared-and-confusedi-really-need-some-support/limitstart/10#10693545 My husband of ten years is similar. If he has drug addiction issues he really shouldnt be on klonopin. That one like Xanax is very addictive. But my husband has vy severe addiction issues. Not just with drugs but with gambling pornography girls video games and pretty much anything he likes. But I understand how you feel like the mom. Your not alone.... Sun, 19 May 2013 17:45:45 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10431014-34-yr-old-woman-with-bipolar-fiancee#10693349 Lilbleu, I am sorry I missed this post of yours! Can you get a second opinion from another psychiatrist--both about his diagnosis AND about his med regime? Because you say he is not functional 60% of the time (well, 60% of 90% but I am math challenged and can't figure that out) and THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE! That is a half life, at best. It could well be he was misdiagnosed if you have never seen him manic (I am not a doctor---I am just CERTAIN that not functional over 50% of the time is jus... Sun, 19 May 2013 16:19:22 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/10691272-two-weeks#10692456 I didn't even know about the missiles. I guess a 4th one was launched off today. I hope things do not escalate.... Sun, 19 May 2013 08:48:13 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/2318950-article-on-how-to-cope-with-bipolar-rage/limitstart/50#10691736 Below is a link to a thread that has my story in it. The whole thread is pretty interesting. You just click on this link below and you can scroll until you find my story. Take care sweet friend: http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/10365738-falling-in-love-a-second-time#10370612... Sun, 19 May 2013 00:29:40 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/10691168-he-drank-too-much-coffee#10691618 redbull... Sat, 18 May 2013 21:47:27 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/2424564-myths-versus-facts-about-bipolar-disorder/limitstart/30#10691164 I went through the feelings of thinking I bore some of the responsibility for my husband's manic actions. But I was really freed when I realized HE DID IT. I know he now that he was in a bipolar manic episode but I had nothing to do with the fact that he has a chemical imbalance. And later, when he CRASHED, he reassured me that I had nothing to do with it. He didn't even understand it himself. But he really acted out with me when he was manic. He seemed normal? to other people when he wa... Sat, 18 May 2013 15:12:59 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/10689944-state-hospital#10691122 It was a better visit today he called asked me to come before work. I miss him so I did he sat with me we talked just one rude remark that's it and he immeaditaly took it back he kissed me and hugged me before I left and he held me for like 15 seconds I tried to pull away I didn't think he was gonna just hold me in a hug. I love him and this made me happy but my blood pressure is High so I didn't feel very well. He is starting to talk to others also.... I know its still a long road but I'm tryin... Sat, 18 May 2013 14:30:26 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/10689994-healthy-vs-unhealthy-relationships#10689994 I found this great website: Womenshealth.gov and it had a short checklist that I think we can all use to tally how our relationships and marriages are going. I will ________________ Healthy vs. unhealthy relationships Sometimes a relationship might not be abusive, but it might have some serious problems that make it unhealthy. If you think you might be in an unhealthy relationship, you should be able to talk to your partner about your concerns. If you feel like you can't talk to your ... Fri, 17 May 2013 22:31:13 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/2721912-when-to-call-911/limitstart/20#10689930 bumping for bmays. This is a must read for you.... Fri, 17 May 2013 21:57:03 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/10685812-mood-is-swinging#10688101 Thanks, Married. He was prescribed the Valium after last knee surgery as an adjunct to the pain meds and yes, he is still taking the pain meds pretty frequently. He slept well last night but it wasn't 15 minutes awake before he wanted to engage me in an argument. This has really been a difficult 6 months for me with him having back to back surgeries. He is frustrated by not being able to get back to his job and, sincerely, I am frustrated with having to have him ever present in the house,... Fri, 17 May 2013 05:43:37 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/general-support/3521662-bipolar-girlfreind-of-3-yrs-always-dumps-me/limitstart/30#10684438 Tony that is exactly what happens with me and my ex girlfriend. She has bipolar disorder as well but I didnt know she had that until she told me about 2 years after we started talking. We were together for a while until she broke my heart telling me she didnt love me and that she wanted someone else. I was so upset for the longest time, I thought there was somthing wrong with me. Once a month just like you said she would always message me saying she either missed me or loved me still and couldnt... Wed, 15 May 2013 14:51:49 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/spouses-of-bipolar-in-active-relationships-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10646513-finally-over-i-feel-crushed-but-know-its-for-the-best#10684090 It is okay to feel broken, depressed and scared - THIS WILL GET BETTER, I promise. Please go and see someone. Reach out to your friends and family - chase all the support that you can get, as it will make this easier on you. The way he has treated you after the breakup is horrible and hurtful. You genuinely have done the right thing here, and soon enough, you will be excited about the future and what lies ahead. Good luck <3... Wed, 15 May 2013 12:29:10 -0700