If he isn't willing to get any help, then you probably have really consider whether you stay or you go. -whyus ...
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work, kids or money. Of course I blew it and started to talk about[b] work and we talked about the kids. Whatever. It's like trying to get to know him all over again. [color=#0000ff>Anyhow,] I...
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seeing another p-doc. Why can't his g-doc just keep refilling he asks. Because he needs an expert to treat him is why!!!!!! He's been edgy, moody and now has stated that he resents me trying to...
the money issue. My bipolar husband needs to be taken off our accounts and I need to set up a savings account for him where I deposit money for him to spend. How do I present this to him without...
openly talk about[b] our "feelings". Those sessions have been very enlightening for both of us- lots of misunderstandings with regards to our "feelings" have been cleared up. [color=#0000ff>...
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We were concern that the pdoc wanted to get him off the antidepressant, but we are complying with everything she tells us to do with the meds for my husband. He does have an appt on Tuesday already....
to have another manic episode? I'm a little concerned that I just don't know what to be looking for as "normal" with him because he hasn't been "normal" for such a long time. Help? Anyone? ...
BPWife! So happy for you!!! I am so glad to hear that your hubby is being compliant with his treatment! Enjoy!...
Are you a collector of anything? Little boxes. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Healing power. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Peru List 3 of your...
having to go to the doctor appts, he has said some really mean and hurtful things and I could go on and on, but I have stuck around and tolerated ALL of it for the sake of our marriage, our kids....
Thank you all for you listening....
the financial mess he's gotten our family in due to bp. I told him that I am there to help him. That I love him no matter what and that we need to move forward. -Whyus ...
how he feels when he's depressed, when he's manic, when he's moody, when the meds don't work etc. I have to try and figure it all out on my own just by observing him. Of course when I confront him...
Thanks for letting me vent....
Hi Rocketman! Sorry to hear you are going through a tough time. I'm sure there is something waiting for you out there in terms of employment. Don't lose hope. I am sending good vibes your way always!...
According to my therapist, I'm to just let his words slide off me. Well unfortunately, I am not made of rubber and can't continue to just let his words slide off me and now I am becoming...
Rocketman, haven't heard from you in a while! Hope all is ok. Just thinking about you and wishing you well. You always had kind words for me! :)...
[b] having to go and why did I have to go and isn't the therapy suppose to be for him and bla bla bla bla bla!!! I was 10 minutes late because I was in charge of babysitting arrangements, but I...
Thank you for listening....
He tells me he is feeling depressed. I see he is depressed. I leave him alone. He tells me he is moody and I stay clear of him til he gets over it. What else? He doesn't ask for anything. That's all...
Hi Kimberly88. Not to be rude or disprespectful of what you are going through at the moment, but if it started off rocky and there was cheating before you got married and things got worse after you...
My thoughts are with you Serafena....
Hi HopeinLV. Welcome to the bp forum. I am married to a bp man- 10 years now. He too was always only taking different antidepressants for the past 9 years, with the most recent one being Lexapro. He...
the bad episodes. He tells the p-doc that it all started 9 years ago- I find it hard to believe that he was not moody or depressed before we met!! So now I am feeling like marrying me triggered a...
what you are going through with your wife, I am glad when more and more spouses of bp sufferers join this forum because it gives me comfort in knowing that I am not the only one in the world...
Hello Lost in Thought, Speaking as a wife of a bp man, I'd like to share that it's very tiring dealing with the mood swings, the depression, the manic episodes, ALL the other bp behaviors that come...
me revisiting whether I'm in this mess for the long haul or not. Somedays, frankly I feel like just walking away. And other days, life is good with him. So, I'm giving this six more months after he...
having to deal with his s---! There is nothing loving about[b] this man I married! He should be kissing the ground I walk on for EVERYTHING I have to put with with his illness! He is so ungrateful....
That's tough theronson. My bp husband has a spending issue as well. We are in DEEP debt. He's a control freak, but slowly he has agreed to let me handle the budget. Of course that also means that I...
Hey BD_spouse. I've struggled with this as well. Patience. Patience until his meds stabilize and then you can get some. You need to get creative with the cuddling and touching. Maybe spice it up for...
Hi Starlight1. I just read your post. I too had to make the dr appts for my bp husband. He was in agreement that I do this, but when it came time to actually go, he was annoyed, but went. He even...
Congratulations Serafena! Have fun in your job!...
Welcome Lostbpspouse. You shouldn't live in fear. Get some help for yourself. Give him an ultimatum. Either he gets help to stabilize himself or you take the kids and leave. I realize this is easier...
Hello all. It's been pretty calm at our house with my husband responding well to new meds. We celebrated our anniversary by going out to dinner by ourselves. I made babysitting arrangements and he...
Hi SLMN. I live with a husband who is bp (10 years). I was in denial myself about my husband's condition and since he was always taking antidepressants, thought he was handling the meds part himself-...
Anyhow, the past few days he's been less moody. We'll see how long this lasts. ...
Hey 4support! Glad you are doing well! It's nice to hear when people are moing forward and doing well!...
Oh man LFW! I am so sorry you are going through such an awful time lately! I feel your pain though, if it is an consolation... I never get apologies either. I also wonder how many more years of this...
[b] MY feelings and what I need help with in coping with my bp husband? This woman always has a story to share with me about nonsense. [color=#0000ff> [b] other people's problems during my...
having to see the p-doc at the end of the month during his workday! Migosh. What does he want? Does he want to feel better and find the right meds or not? I begged to have him seen asap and he has...