2007-02-22 11:43:25 · 7 answers · asked by danilo e 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I was diagnosed over 20 yrs ago. Get yourself informed first. And then just like the others are saying, she must be on her meds. I hope she is seeing a psychatrist and not just a family DR. because this is highly difficult to treat and needs a specialist. It can take a long time to find the correct combo. of meds to stabilize someone, so try to be patient and help your wife to be patient also. This is a rough disorder on relationships, but if you work together and go to her appts with her, you'll do ok. There are support groups out there for bipolars,try asking yopur dr.
2007-02-22 14:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by Teresa t 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be understanding. Even though it may be difficult. My dad is in your position. My mother is bi-polar and their marriage almost ended two years ago from it not being treated with the proper medication. Just be supportive of her and realize that she doesn't mean to do the things that she may do in her depressed or manic episodes. Make sure she's taking her meds. And all should go well, my mom is now on the right medication and my parents are happy now.
2007-02-22 11:47:51 · answer #2 · answered by sashiee_face 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She needs support not only from you but possibly from a group to encourage her to stay on the medications. There's always a temptation to stop for a couple of reasons, so research them. One is side effects but the other is more important. The manic phase is like being high on a drug and is compelling if not addictive, regardless of the consequences. I had a friend in college that went off his meds and I was stunned because it was the first time I'd seen anything like this. It was difficult to get him back into treatment.
2007-02-22 12:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her 100% support, love and affection and make sure she is following through on any medical program. She should do fine. And maybe a support group for people like yourself to get a better understanding of mental disorders.. Good luck!
2007-02-22 11:48:32 · answer #4 · answered by xjaz1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am bipolar and my husband can be good to me at times, but less understanding when i really need him. He likes to play stupid and doesn't care to learn about the illness. first off get informed of what her condition is. 2nd, make sure she takes the pills even if you have to put them out for her. 3rd, go to appts. if she will let you. 4th. Help around the house when she seems frustrated, esp. with the kids? I think the best idea is to be informed and get to know her cycles and behaviors
2007-02-22 13:32:49 · answer #5 · answered by steelgal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm no doctor, but if she hasn't already, maybe seeing a doctor to prescribe medication could help.
2007-02-22 11:47:30 · answer #6 · answered by jazzyredflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give her the proper meds but nothing else can really help and if that doesnt work i would or hope for the best
2007-02-22 11:47:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋