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08/07/2011 01:00 PM

My introduction

quakerlady

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My spouse has cyclothymia. Currently, he is refusing all meds. His therapist has released him, because he is "functional." Spoke with spouse yesterday evening; he is not aware that he has any needs. Dizzy

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Due to the nature of the disorder and its predicted path without medication, I must seek a legal separation. He makes decisions without consulting anyone else, which can have far-reaching impacts on our futures.

My Inner Voice is screaming NO. So, since I have no say in his decisions, I must protect myself from his disorder. The cyclothymia is a dictator in our marriage, and dictators do not necessarily have the best interests of all at heart. Blessings to all.

08/07/2011 09:26 PM Top

marriedtoit

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Welcome again, Quakerlady. Your innervoice is very wise, I think.

Did you see Lollipop's response on another thread, that she knows a cyclothymic person who has really benefited from behavioral therapy?

Does he refuse therapy too?

Why does he refuse meds?

When the mood disorder is in charge, get out of the way! Or at the least, I will get splattered with mud....

All of my advice is based on experience and reading. I am not a medical doctor, and have never even played one on TV.

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