2006-10-17 12:04:20 · 6 answers · asked by Cactus Freak 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It may be a way of explaining why you've been behaving/thinking/acting a certain way?
It shouldn't be viewed as something negative, it's just like being born with brown skin, it's the way you are built, genetically, it's not your choice and is very treatable.
I think it would be a good idea to do some research so you can answer some questions he may have to help him accept things. Another good idea may be to do the research together, since you are married and have to take care of each other anyway.
Good luck
2006-10-17 12:11:50 · answer #1 · answered by Altruist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, what makes you think you have Bipolar Disorder? Is this self diagnosed? If so, you need to see a psychiatrist to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. If you have already seen a psychiatrist, then your symptoms are probably enough to merit some kind of explanation to your husband, so just tell him.
One word of warning - if your behaviour has been causing problems in the marriage, then he may feel angry that you suddenly have an 'excuse' in the form of a diagnosis. I know my wife felt this way after I was diagnosed. Stick with it, and try not to be hard on yourself.
For help and support, come to:
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Bipolar_Haven or
http://www.crazyboards.com
2006-10-19 03:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by Random Bloke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well bi-polar 2 is the type where you are at an even happy feeling for a while and then you crash down hard. When I crash I crash very hard like I will never get out of that hole I cry for no reason, I do not want to do anything, If it wasn't for my child I would lay in bed all day. This can last for a long time if not treated. I have been on medication since 1995 and it's bee a roller coaster of happiness and down as you can get......signs no interest in things he once loved (hobbies), sleepy, cry for no reason, mood swings, anxiety, different for different people
2006-10-17 19:21:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just come right out and tell him / it should not affect your relationship if it is good / my wife has bipolar / i have been with her for 15 years we just live with it and try to get by the best we can good luck
2006-10-17 19:25:12 · answer #4 · answered by dragon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if he loves you ,he allready knows you have issues,wouldnt it be good to ,give him an medical point of view,,,,,,,,
2006-10-17 19:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by owlwomen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him the truth if it were me i would want to know
2006-10-17 19:20:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋