Been married 6 1/2 yrs to bipolar woman. I love her very much but things are getting worse. Tried every med known to man and therapy. I am Christian so I keep hanging in there but when do you say enough is enough?
2007-03-27 16:18:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It can be very tough. I've been married 13 years to my husband who was diagnosed as bipolar only 18 months ago. As a Christian, you married "in sickness and in health". Would you leave if she developed breast cancer or Lupus? Of course not. Try to keep in mind although her actions maybe be very frustrating to deal with, it is because she is ill, and can't help what she does. Find another doctor if you have to, and make sure she speaks to her psychiatrist every month, or every week if she needs. That part of therapy is very important also. And if possible, every other talk session she has, try to make it a joint session so you can both talk to the doctor.
2007-03-27 17:03:17 · answer #1 · answered by Miami Lilly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do for her is to help yourself. Don't give up on her but learn to cope better for yourself. Talk to your family doctor about getting help for yourself so that you can learn to cope better with her disorder and how to help her but not lose yourself. It CAN be done. Would be very sad to see you bail out because you do not have the skills to manage this...you can get the skills and find a good life through this. But you have to be willing to get the help you need for you. Especially if there are children involved. Possible this can be passed on to children and you do not want to give the impression to the children that you get abandoned with this disease. Because one day one of those kids may have it...and that would be a powerful, negative message of hopelessness to give the child. Learn to cope and save yourself through this and be support for your spouse. You will like yourself much better for it.
2007-03-28 02:39:37 · answer #2 · answered by rachel_waves 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
man thats a tough one .. there are different levels of being bipolar .. have you spoken to her doctors .. maybe she has m=been misdiagnosed .. it is possible .. if you love her do not give up ther is a medicine that can help really .. i believe that. and remember its NOt her fault .. its a chemical imbalance .. i think you knew this when you fell in love with her right .. please do not give up .. keep seeking medical herlp someone will get it right ..
2007-03-27 16:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by krashing_now 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when u stop loving her i am bipolar and more but my boyfreind has not even broke up with me after i tried to kill him.
2007-03-27 19:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
never say never thru sickness and health remember?
2007-03-27 16:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋