we have been married for 18 years and she just,out of the blue that she was tired of trying and she moved out. She was on meds for bi-polor but stopped taking them awhile back. Recently she was put on Yasmin birth control pills for female problems. her new dr doesnt know she is bi-polor. has that affected her.
2006-07-11 07:26:39 · 13 answers · asked by rvraiderdad 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
definitely could , bipolar people do unexpected things all the time ! especially if she stopped taking her meds! I wish you both the best ... perhaps you can convince her to take her meds and she will come to her senses...
2006-07-11 07:31:16 · answer #1 · answered by Ms Fortune 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure about the bi-polar in general, and there are many factors that could come into play with ending a marriage over it. I was on Yasmin for about a year and I suffered from severe depression while on it. I also gained 80 pounds in one year while on it. When I finally did go off of it I felt so much better. I'm not sure how much this would interact with her bi-polar but I'm sure it did NOT HELP!
I cannot take birth control anymore because of the level of progesterone. It drives me crazy! How long has she been on Yasmin? This may be contributing to her symptoms.
I have a good friend that has bi-polar. He went off the deep end a couple years ago and when he made a resolve to change he went on a new medication and bounced right back. Everyone is different so I'm not sure what would work for your wife. However, do know that this is not something unheard of. The problems she is having are so deep right now that she may seem like a completely different person. That is what bi-polar does to people, takes them on an emotional rollercoaster that turns them into the person they never thought they would be. I'm sorry this is happening to you and feel your pain. I hope this helps a little.
2006-07-11 07:38:14 · answer #2 · answered by Yuna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Bi-Polar can be very destructive at any stage. Any change in meds or even seasonally can cause a severe disruption. My mom has it and she is never the same 2 days in a row. It's very disturbing BUT she will not take any meds either. She is 52 years old I'm very sorry for your loss
2006-07-11 07:31:26 · answer #3 · answered by momie_2bee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am soo sorry to hear about your problem. she needs to be back on her meds. unfortunately when "we" feel good "we" think that "we" dont need the drugs anymore which is not the case. I would speak to her dr about her not taking the meds. if she is in an "episode" i would see if she can get hospitalized for her own sake. I know its a hard thing to do to make someone go back on meds but its something she needs. I go off my meds alot thinking I'm OK and then crash bad. but i have a baby now and have to think of the big picture. hope this helps.
2006-07-11 11:21:26 · answer #4 · answered by butterflyharmon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it could. Talk to her doctor.
If it was truly due to bi-polar (which is vastly over diagnosed today), then she would have second thoughts when the pendulum swings the other way.
What were her cycles? How many complete cycles has she been through? Has she made any contact? If it was bi-polar, and she is bi-polar ... in her moments of sanity she should call you. Otherwise, unfortunately, it might be something deeper.
Horrible situation you are in ... best to you ...
2006-07-11 07:34:08 · answer #5 · answered by robabard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes--- Bi-polar disorder needs to be expressed to her new MD. The disorder its self has been around a while, but only recent has been treated or classified. Any time a person stops talking medications for a mental disorder /bi polar disorder people can make irrational decisions.
2006-07-11 07:31:31 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it was a mid-life crisis,maybe you weren't what she wanted. Sometimes people grow up,and afte all those years realize that what worked 18 years ago for them,does not work now. Maybe it wasn't her,it was you. Try looking deep enough inside yourself. Why do men always blame the woman for the problems in the relationship? Last check,it takes two
2006-07-11 07:30:33 · answer #7 · answered by dragonfly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a very strong possibility. Bi-polar often requires lifelong treatment with a good psychiatrist that "tweaks" the medicine as the cycle changes
2006-07-11 07:30:14 · answer #8 · answered by girl36c_4u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not only is it possible, but it is highly probable that bi-polar is the main cause for your wife's radical behavior. if her present physician had not bothered to request your wife's medical records, s/he wouldn't know of the bi-polar d/o unless your wife self disclosed.
call your wife's doctor/ doctor's office. share your concerns. though the doctor may not be able to converse with you freely about your wife's condition, you can disclose her diagnosis and current behavior.
as soon as possible, your wife needs to get back on medication and under the care of a psychiatrist.
good luck!
2006-07-11 07:44:42 · answer #9 · answered by Cassor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
needs to start taking her meds! the manic and depressive episodes caused by bipolar could tip her over the edge enough to leave. once she's on meds she should think clearly.
2006-07-11 07:30:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋