My ex is bipolar, we've been talking alot on the phone recently because we know we both have a thing for each other still.But he keeps making promises he can't keep such as when he will call me and then he never does and then keeps apologizing and saying he is an awful friend. I am really worried about him and how he is doing but at the same time I feel hurt because he keeps breaking promises. What do I do?
2006-12-30 15:16:49 · 7 answers · asked by Andie M 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
No, don't put up with it. If he is taking his meds the way he should he should be fairly okay. He's just being thoughtless.
2006-12-30 15:28:29 · answer #1 · answered by mjm52 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mental problems are really difficult to deal with, specially if you have never known about them and don't know what to expect.
Some people have problems but do not want to admit it or don't know.
Bipolar disorder can be very difficult, my son has it, and I put up with it sometimes. He does not live with me anymore, so he visits, but only when is convenient for him, he promises and promises to do different, but he doesn't, but being his mom i have learned not to have higher expectations, just try to enjoy the time we get together.
and if they don't take their meds, they can fly off the handle. A relationship, does not have a much of chance if you are not willing to sacrifice yourself and put up with the behavior you have experienced.
good luck on your decisions.
2006-12-30 23:36:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived with a bi-polar man for over 5 years. The only way to control it is with meds and counseling. We're divorced now because he refused both.
2006-12-30 23:28:31 · answer #3 · answered by Lynda M ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is he getting psychiatric treatment, like medication and a talk therapist? he should be! bipolar disorder is a very serious problem. i'm bipolar.
hold him accountable for his actions. just because he's bp doesn't mean that he can be irresponsible about calling when he says he will.
2006-12-30 23:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by Loon-A-TiK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should take some time where you don't have any contact with him.
You need to get your own identity back apart from his.
It wont be easy and I wish you the best of luck.
2006-12-30 23:24:49 · answer #5 · answered by chelmcq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to ask yourself whether it worth the effort.If you do deside to break this off,beware of the jerks you have to make ground rules,if they break them dump them.
2006-12-30 23:26:39 · answer #6 · answered by thresher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to counseling together.
2006-12-30 23:24:30 · answer #7 · answered by suede_blueyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋