Health Topic: Bipolar Spouse
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| "Hi, Below are pieces of my story over the last few months about my experience. These were pulled from emails I have sent about getti" |
| "I'm sure this question has been asked many times on here, but how do I know - what is the illness, what is just him? My husband is 4 m" |
| "We have been married for 11 years and I swear I am not getting any better at dealing with him when he is depressed then I was 11 years" |
| "Just a warning...this is completely a vent post (sorry in advance). I am... so very tired of the cycles. It's to the point where ev" |
| "Hey all, I am married to a bipolar husband--we've been together for 4.5 years. I have recently figured out that I think I am a trigg" |
| "Hi, i'll start with a brief introduction about myself. I'm 23 years old, engaged to a wonderful man, we have a beautiful 7 1/2 month ol" |
| "Hi I'm Lema and I'm married to a bipolar man. we have been separated a month now and I miss him so much. I dont know if I should let hi" |
| "Hello, I'm new to this site. Your stories gave me the inspiration to join this group and start talking about my story. I've been marrie" |
| "Hello everyone, I am new to this forum--I apologize in advance for how long this discussion post is probably going to be. My hus" |
| "Hi everyone. So good to hear familiar-sounding stories on here and not feel so alone and crazy. Here is my story, thanks in advance i" |
| "My husband and I have been together for over 23 years. He is my soul-mate and the love of my life. He is also undiagnosed bipolar. U" |
| "My spouse has been suffering from Bipolar disorder for 12 years. I went into this marriage knowing that he suffered from this illness." |
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| "Hello all! [i]Some physical history that will make since later: (Me, 39y/o male, 6'8" 380lbs; Daughter is 10 y/o; Son is 17 y/o" |
| "THIS IS REALLY LONG!! Sorry, I have no one to talk to so I am just putting it out there. Ok, so I have finally decided to get some h" |
| "WOW!! There are a lot of us out there! I had no idea there were so many of us out there with Bipolar spouses. I have felt alone for yea" |
| "So my wife of 5 years was diagnosed with Bipolar and is currently in the phyc ward after a manic episode that went psychotic. This seem" |
| "Please give me some advice! My husband was just diagnosed with bipolar disorder last summer. He was set into rapid cycling (we think)" |
| "Hi everyone. Jumping right into the fray... I've been married 16 years. My wife has always had noticeable mood swings, but until r" |
| "This is my first time signing up and posting on a support group. In the past I have gone into forums and read others’ postings. This" |
| "When does it end bipolar ex spouse scorhing the earth blake68 Posts: 6 New Member Send a PM Give a Hug I have now" |
| "I've been married three years, and have lived together with my wife for 5 years. From the day we moved in together I noticed depressiv" |
| "Hello Everyone, I am new here, so first thank you for your support. It has been a really trying time, to say the least... My boyf" |
| "I never realized how many people go through what I do on a daily basis. In my personal life, everyone I know thinks they have an answer" |
| "Hey, I have been dealing with my husband's ups and downs for at least 5 years now. The worst part is that it doesn't matter who and wha" |
| "My husband has recently been diagnosed with Bipolar although I believe that he's had it for a majority of his life and he's just been m" |
| "I can't deal with this man anymore! I have loved him and sacrificed everything I am for him. He calls me names, screams at me leaves me" |
| "I'm taking this step to join this online support group b/c idk where else to turn. I've been praying for a few weeks now, scared and l" |
| "This is the first time I have posted since joining this group.. My husband was only diagnosed with bipolar last September, although I a" |
| "In February, my then-fiance's psychiatrist retired. He got a new psychiatrist and saw this as an opportunity to try and overturn his bi" |
| "My Bp husband of 13 years (together 14.5) was hospitalized for the first time recently and I brought him home 4 days ago. He is just" |
| "so...its that time again that my partner starts with her mood swings. and agian unmedicated...with promises to make a damn psych appt" |
| "I feel alone feeding your hunger of viciousness. I cant even stand up anymore, my blood is dry and has rot inside me. Im lifeless, col" |
| "I have no idea where to begin. My husband is in the military. I brought up the whole "bipolar" thing at the end of last year" |
| "Hi, This is my recent dilemma with my husband and how it came to be- I'm hoping maybe one of you has experienced something similar b" |
| "Hello, I am new to this page. I was online today looking for a possible support group for spouses of people who are bipolar- I found t" |
| "Any others out there? I have bipolar and LONG ago used to scratch my skin with a razor but gave it up after only a couple of years." |
| "Better late than never! In direct reference to my current time zone location and sheer lack of abitlity to sleep through contemplatio" |
| "I am new to this website, but have read a few discussions in here and decided to join. I'm a 31 year old female who is engaged to a bip" |
| "s? Are some people just not capable of being a good supporter to a bipolar spouse? Has anybody been in a relationship similar to mine a" |
| "I've been married for going on 8 yrs. My husband was diagnosed as bipolar in the first year of our marriage when I insisted he go to th" |
| "I am so happy to have found this support group/site. I have the same story as the rest of you, I will have my 1 year anniversary Jan." |
| "I'm new here in more than one way. My husband is 32 and has been diagnosed with bp since he was 20. I've only known him as gentle, lo" |
| "I just joined the group and was amazed to see how many are in the same situation. I've been married for 16 years and last year found o" |
| "I was in a serious relationship with a man for the last two years who suffers from BiPolar Disorder. He has been medically diagnosed as" |
| "My husband was diagnosed with clinical depression a couple of yrs ago. It was a slow downward spiral until he had a complete meltdown a" |
| "Can you say "roller coaster"!!! So last week was HELL now this week is peaceful and calm. So wierd!! I couldn't help mysel" |
| "Hello, this is a long one I apologise in advance. After spending the past five weeks looking through this forum I finally felt the ene" |
| "Well I broke down. I saw him on facebook and just could not help myself. I asked him if he ever feels like coming home. His response" |
| "Hello-- I am new to this website. My husband was recently (within the last 2-3 months) diagnosed with a bipolar disorder, although" |
| "I have been married to my wife for 26 years. We both worked at a grocery whse, me as a warehouseman and her as a secretary. About 15" |
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by roothao "My husband and I def need help. I feel like if we don't communicate well all hell will break loose. I feel like I need to understan" |
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by Htownsaint "In the begining I was so full of promise. Aren't we all? I have written most of my story in my introduction thread on th" |
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by SadPrincess "i have never done this before. i've read alot of blogs but never written about my experience. i've been married for about" |
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by ellswim "Well I just checked our joint checking account to see what kind of activity has been going on. Curiosity will kill me I'm sur" |
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