Hi, I haven't been here in a while now. I have decided to file for a divorce. My husband is Bipolar 1 mix episodes. We have 2 children together. I don't have money for an attorney, so I am filing...
i am glad to hear that everything went smooth. It is important that you do wants best for you. I am glad at least you could be friends. I hope the best for you. :)...
First of all CONGRATS!! I am sorry you are facing all these issues, it is definietly overwhelming. I don't blame you for feeling the way you are feeling. I know it's easier said then done, but try to...
Hi BMM, in my husband's case he doesn't show anger. He suffers more the depression part of BP. But in a way I think she is trying to get your attention some how. Hope all the best!...
You have come a long way in such a short time. That shows that God has given you peace in your heart. He is so loving and he is the only way of a escape. He has hold my right hand through all my...
Thanks you all for your advise. And Yes Tommy..I have arranged that it's best to meet where there is lots of people. So I suggested the MAll since it also has small rides my little ones will enjoy. I...
Thank you so much New Convenant... for your sincere honesty. I wish more BP people will say all those things out Loud! You are so amazing. I am so happy you have turned your life around. People like...
I hear you loud and clear. Her behavior is very typical of BP. When married to a BP spouse it's common to feel like we are they only ones actually in the marriage. I felt that way with my husband...
HI Bmm1980, I am a wife to a BP1 Husband currently separated 8 weeks now. I have to let you know that it is very typical of BP to say their behvior is normal and that they are not manic. My husband...
I applaude you Ang... you are such an amazing , strong woman. You kept it together and you should be proud of yourself. Way to go!!!! I will be seeing my husband on June 1st, I hope I am as strong as...
Hi Ang.. Just wanted to check in on you. I was wondering how things went for you yesterday. Hope you are doing well. I know it was probably not easy for you to pack all your husband's things. I am...
OMG!! June 1st is just around the corner that's the day my husband is coming back to town. He is going to be staying in a hotel. I and the children haven't seen him in 8 weeks, just getting a little...
My husband is BP 1 and when he wouldn't take his meds he felt like you. Are you taking any meds? If not then I suggest you go to your dr. and gets some meds along with therapy. You are very young,...
Hi Ebony, You have been through so much. What ever you decide to do I hope it's for your best interest. It is so hard to let go of someone you love so dearly. I feel the same thing. But reality is...
Ang... Stay Strong! I know it's so hard, Cry it out that always helps. You are such a beautiful person. You have a beautiful heart and I know down the road you will be blessed with an Amazing person...
Hi Ebony, Oh Boy, I feel for you, my heart goes out to you because you are so done with her. You just got to say it OUT LOUD! They becaome so selfish and inconsiderate towards us. As you know I am in...
I agree with the other replys. It's never too late to start over. My friend's uncle just remarried and he is 75 yrs old his new wife is 70 yrs old. They are totally in love and extremely happy. So...
Hi Ang.. So sorry that you are feeling this way. The other day I was also Blue. My husband things are still in my home as well. He hasn't asked for them yet. Our closet is full of all his clothes and...
Hi Lasardo, My husband is BP1 he was diagnosed almost 3 yrs ago. I like you was very much in denial. I even took him to 4 doctors for all of them to tell me the same thing. He is BP1. I couldn't even...
You go girl! I am completely proud of you. It's his responsibility to take care of his problem. I as you know haven't seen my husband in 7 weeks I hope i feel like you did. He will be in town June...
Thank you so much Ang77, You have so much strength now. It's amazing to see ourselves in this special place for once where we have control instead of the BP, isn't it? We both have come a long way....
OK, Here is my Husband's new story. Yesterday he asked me if he got all the help he needed and got better if I would give him a chance and for us to save our marriage. Most of you know my story well....
Hi Lonelygal, I am also a wife to a BP 1 husband. We are currently separated because one day he decided he didn't love me and didn't want to be married. I know how you are feeling. This is very...
My mom had Graves Disease. Right after she gave brith to me in 1976 she got very ill She was 20 yrs old at the time. She got extremely depressed she went down to 80 pounds she felt she was going...
Ang77..I am with you in that I am No longer hurting but Now I am MAD!! MAD!! That he (my husband) one day tells me he should of never done what he did, and then 3 days go by and he doesn't even call...
Aqua...I have thought about that. If my husband ends up trying to win me back. But you see I have 4 children to look out for. It's not only my emotions involved but theirs as well. So I ask myself...
My heart goes out to you. You are in a delicate situation because of your children. I have read some post on divorce to a BP person and custody issues. I searched " losing custody because of...
Thank you for sharing your wife's letter it has given me more insite of what my husband feels he is Bipolar 1 with mix episodes. Your wife seems to be Bipolar 1 everything she describes in the letter...
ang77... You made me cry by saying I inspire you. I will hold your right hand through this. You will have your days were you are down and it's ok because you are human. I myself still have those...
So glad to hear you are taking step by step. I don't suffer the illness myself but my husband does. I know it all too well that simple things could be overwhelming and it's OK. Nothing wrong with...
Bama... I am so sorry that you went through breast cancer and now your dad is suffering cancer as well. God knows more than anyone what is really going on in your husband brain. He will not judge him...
My husband's meds have been chaged about 6 times and he goes to therapy and Nothing. He has gotten worse if anything. BP controls them no matter what treatment they are in. It might help for a little...
Hi and I am glad you found this site. Definitely your wife is 100% Bipolar. I am a wife to a Bipolar 1 husband been married 9 yrs diagnosed almost 3 yrs ago. We are currently separated we have 4 kids...
I can relate to you both Cant... & Ebony.. It's is hard for us to understand since BP is not in our brain. Just a little while ago my husband phoned. He wants to come back to our home. But not to...
Bama Wife, I am also a wife to a Bipolar 1 husband currently separated for 7 weeks. Your husband like mine is obviously super depressed. They don't realize that their symtoms are their illness. My...
2Hawaii.. Thank you for your kind words. I just feel I need to be honest and it's time people give US the attention we need. It's not always about the person with BP, but the person that has been...
CJ.. I am so sorry with what you are dealing with. This is so typical BP. Your wife is extremely unstable. Like A said BP invades our life and turns everything upside down. I am a wife to a BP...
Wow. So sorry for your loss. I know how overwhelming that could be. Send you a big hug. Hope you get better soon. Hang on you are a strong person....
I was diagnosed with Early stages of Hashimoto's Disease in March. I found a new Endo because my previous Endo had told me that my Thyriod was full of nodules that they couldn't even count them. But...
I too have early stages of Hashimoto's Disease. But I am still not in treatment since my antibodies are still in range. I also have a .7cm nodule they say is too small for a biopsy. Hope all goes...
Aqua...Funny thing is that my Husband is coming to town on June1st. He says now that he wants to rent an apartment close to help me with the kids. He knows I don't want him in our home. So he knows...
Ang77... I am soooo sorry you are going through all this. I do feel your pain, because at one point I was there as well. Your husband has a serious condition that not only affects him but everyone...
Alison. I am so glad I could inspire you. It hasn't been an easy journey what so ever. This is all BP and nothing will change that. It is what it is. They have their ups and downs and it doesn't get...
Cant... How did your husband find out about the texting with your Friend? The reason I ask is because for about 3 weeks I have been texting a male friend as well. As you know my husband & I have been...
Tommy, Thank you so much for your reply. I feel that YES we will end up in divorce & to be completely honest with you I am OK with it. You are right about the abuse. He has been very selfish & My...
Cant... I hear you loud and clear I also suffered panic attacks the funny thing is that it all went away when he left. Amazing he was my anxiety, I couldn't even drive. Now i drive all over town even...
I am a wife to a Bipolar 1 husband. We are currently separated for the very first time. We have been married for 9 yrs. (almost 3 yrs since his diagnoses). My husband has always been a happy,...
Ebonyknight, Funny you said that, because the other day I opened the box I have with all our wedding stuff. Came across Our whole cermony with our vows: My husband stated in his own written vows to...
Thanks Gem, I was thinking about that as well to stop communication for a few days to disconnect from him for now. It's just sooooo hard, my heart beats so hard and fast when I see him calling....
Thank you so much for all your response. I know he is not taking his meds the right way, because I hear it in his voice. We haven't seen each other & he hasn't seen the kids because he is 5 hours...