He's talking nonstop for hours, sometimes shouting at me and spitting in my face, etc. Now he's calmed down and gone to bed, but tomorrow's another manic day. This usually lasts a week or so and then he's back to normal. I love him but I often think of going to a motel for the day when this happens. Anyone experienced with this problem?
2006-10-21 18:38:02 · 9 answers · asked by MissKathleen 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I'm guessing that he is either not on medication or he is not taking his meds. He needs help. Unfortunately, in his manic condition, his view of the world is so twisted that he cannot see that he has a problem (I speak from personal experience as a bipolar). You have some choices:
1) Leave him. This depends on how much the relationship means to you.
2) Wait for him to come down from his mania and then get him to a psychiatrist.
3) If gets physicall abusive, call 911 and get him to the ER where he will be most likely given anti-psychotics to bring him down to earth again.
In the meanwhile, go to http://www.crazyboards.org - there are a lot of bipolars and partners of bipolars there who can give you advice and support.
2006-10-21 23:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by Random Bloke 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look up a liscensed couple's counsler, thearipst, or psychologist. I have friends who are bipolar, and they don't get like that with anyone, even their S.O. (significant others). If he's not on meds, he needs to see a doctor right away and talk to them about this. His actions might just be that he doesn't know how to act when he's like this, but if that's the case, a counsler, etc., will help.
If not, he's simply abusing you.
2006-10-22 01:49:18 · answer #2 · answered by half_shadow27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well he needs to be on medication. i think they use Depakote for people with Bipolar, i know it is used for both people with seizures and severe behavior problems. he REALLY should also be in counseling, Bipolar disorder is very tough to deal with all of the mood swings, both meds and therapy will help.
but if this is becoming an abusive relationship... spitting, hitting, kicking, screaming, cursing, etc. then break up with him, NOBODY deserves to be treated like that! i understand that you love him and want to be with him, but ask yourself how you feel when he treats you that way... don't you think you deserve better?
2006-10-22 01:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by sarah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you've described so far doesn't sound like bipolar disorder to me. This sounds more like manic episodes by themselves. Although you love him, you may to need to leave him. Once the episode is over, you may want to give him an ultimatum: Get help or you leave. You don't have to put up with any frightening or offensive behavior unless you give him permission by remaining there to take it.
2006-10-22 02:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Manic or not, he is abusing you. If he can't get treatment for that, you need to leave. Putting up with it may actually encourage it.
2006-10-22 01:45:38 · answer #5 · answered by Kacky 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
what Mitch s said
or single life sounds a lot better than that
-just say youll be friends and help him and stuff but you cant deal with it
2006-10-22 01:46:04 · answer #6 · answered by Adam P 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is he taking his medication? If not, there is nothing you can do. Did you know that his condition is hereditary? Do you want your children to be bi-polar? Get out now.
2006-10-22 01:48:50 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
let your bf take a medical examination carefully as soon as possible.
2006-10-22 01:49:52 · answer #8 · answered by toms 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
GET ANOTHER BOY FRIEND
2006-10-22 01:43:59 · answer #9 · answered by ams 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋