I can be doing fine and feel very close to my Husband and then suddenly he will say something and I will think that I cannot trust him that he is against me. That he is not wanting me to get better but that he is trying to make me worse. I feel that he is trying to control me. What is your experience? Is this typical of bipolar or is this something else? Please be kind.
2007-01-02 02:55:35 · 5 answers · asked by JAM 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am aChristian which is why I have posted this question here and not on mental health. I want a Christian bipolar perspective please
2007-01-02 03:03:43 · update #1
Thanks msscarlet, I am on lamictal. It doesn't seem to be working but I am in a fairly normal phase right now. It happens when I seem to be doing fine and then he will say something that changes a plan or he will go back on his word and then I get mad and feel like I cannot trust him . I do pray and for some reason God will not answer my prayers.
2007-01-02 04:14:46 · update #2
The problem may not be your bipolar disorder. Talk to a real counselor and see if you are having normal marital problems. I get very mad at my husband when he tries to pin everything on my disorder when I get upset over things anyone and everyone would be upset about.
2007-01-02 11:15:03 · answer #1 · answered by StormyC 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello dear heart. I know how hard this illness is to deal with. Yes it is somewhat normal for a bi-polar person to have a bit of paranoia involved in the disease process. Does it happen at certain times i.e. when you are in a manic cycle or more when you are in a depressed cycle of the illness? I have heard it both ways and I think that most of the patients that I have had dealings with seem to be less trusting during the depressive phase of the illness. What medication are you on? Are you on some of the newer stuff like Zyprexa or Trileptal or are you on the "gold" standard Lithium with Depakote for mood swings? I would suggest that you must be doing fairly well with your therapy as you are able to see and be concerned that there is a problem. I would go to my physician both the Great one in heaven and the physical one on earth and discuss these circumstances with both of them. There is much power in prayer and God also bless physicians with the knowledge to help people through medicine. God bless you and know that I will pray for you. Even though I don't know you by name god does.
2007-01-02 11:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by Only hell mama ever raised 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK, as an atheist bipolar sufferer, yes it can be a symptom of Bipolar Disorder. Actually, it may be more likely a symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder (Wikipedia link below), which is often co-morbid with bipolar.
I have my own explanations as to why your God seems to be ignoring you, but that's not relevant here. Lamictal has been a life-saver for me, FWIW, along with Zyprexa.
2007-01-03 08:38:41 · answer #3 · answered by Random Bloke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is quite a normal symptom
but you should be asking this on the health board sweetheart where you will get the answers you need
and not open yourself to the idiots on this board
i hope you get all the help you are looking for xxx
2007-01-02 10:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by Peace 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ever hear of evil spirits? Like, ever said something really
stupid and wondered why you said it?
GET BEHIND ME SATAN!
2007-01-02 11:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by KiLLJoY 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋