for most of my life I have experienced up & down moods & have never been diagnosed with anything until recently when I was told my condition is Bipolar. My Bipolar has caused 3 major relapses now resulting in my current partner trying to end our relationship at the time. most of the relapse have occured around work stress which I left a job for hoping for improvement in my condition. I found a job with less stress& hours which also gave me time to spend at home as we have 3month old new born. after three months in the new job I was sacked because they had ran out of funding but they accused me of doing something that I didnt do in order to get rid of me. I took them to court over the incident & again my stress was getting to me and the legal bills were adding up. I had to drop the case as it was going to cost 12,000 money we dont have. this caused my condition to spiral even more causing another relapse no my partner & bub have taken off and wants us to be over! I love her so much!
2006-07-22 05:09:46 · 8 answers · asked by parso 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
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2006-07-22 05:11:54 · update #1
I know that she loves me and I just want to be a family again, I am receiving counciling and doctors are monitoring my condition. I just dont know how to ask her to stay and give it time as the medication and theropy can take up to 12 months to work. we now have a 3 month old boy and I just want to give hime every chance at being raised in a family environment. I know that I will get through this but having my family away from me is killing me more
2006-07-22 05:15:27 · update #2
now her family are involved as that is where she is staying and are now being unsupportive of me and god knows what they are telling her or influencing her to do. It is now getting to the stage where she wont come home until i move out! I understand that she has been through 3 relapses now and maybe cannot cope with but I can only do what I can do with little resources we have and it cant be fixed over night
2006-07-22 05:23:13 · update #3
mate i really feel for you .bi polar is a real hard problem for others to under stand .especialy people that are close to you...and that you love ...the main thing is to take your meds and get your self bak in the right frame of mind.....you and your girl friend have a common bond that being your child...so the most important thing is that you stay level headed towards her and the things that she has to say.weather you want to here those words or not.....stay calm..relaxed....and most of all show herthat youcare a bout her and your child..and that youare willing to step up.get help and look after them both.....good luck and yes iam bi polar too
2006-07-22 05:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by crash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask her to go to the doctor with you, as well as the councilling sessions. Those people are professionals and may be able to help her to understand. Unfortunately, this all hinges on whether she actually does love you or not. If she refuses, you will have to move on/ Do you not have a legal aid system which could help you out with the legal costs? Firing someone for being ill is very illegal. Good luck.
2006-07-22 12:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain the situation and get information to give to her. Bi-polar is a very difficult to understand disorder and it can be hard for family and friends to understand what you are going through. Get as much information as you can to give to her to help her understand better what you are going through. Without the documented proof she may not beleive how serious this disorder is. Tell her that you want to be a part of her and your childs life and want to be there as a family unit, you just need to get your medical condition in check first.
2006-07-22 12:23:16 · answer #3 · answered by Sherrie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must surely be having some input from a mental health nurse or support team? Explain your predicament to them and request either leaflets to explain your condition or ask them politely if they would talk to your estranged partner about it if you're struggling to find the words to do so yourself. there are mental health support groups out there like 'mind' that can also help you. I hope it works out for you. All the best & good luck!
2006-07-22 12:25:18 · answer #4 · answered by Blah blah blah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, congrats on reaching out. I would ask your Dr. for a pamphlet on bi-polar and ask your girlfriend to read it. Also I would ask her to go with you to one of your counseling sessions and let her ask as many questions as she needs to of the counselor about your illness. Most people don't understand bi-polar. They need help in understanding and time for acceptance. I know I too am bi-polar and married. It can work if both of you work hard at it.
2006-07-22 12:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by truckermama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look it up online and print it so that she can read the symptoms. You should be on medication though. Go see your doctor and tell him our stress level is much higher than usual. Let her go with you and ask the doctor to explain to her your medical situation.
Good luck and God bless.
2006-07-22 12:15:18 · answer #6 · answered by BluePassion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just ask her to imagine being pre-menstrual all the time.
2006-07-22 12:15:01 · answer #7 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go off your drugs for one month
2006-07-22 12:15:20 · answer #8 · answered by dannym7500 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋