Posted by woolav on October 18, 2004, at 18:17:47
In reply to Re: Spouse is Bipolar - What Do I Do? » Lonely, posted by shortelise on October 17, 2004, at 12:52:35
Hi, just wanted to say "ive been there" I was married to a man with BP for 14 years. And it doesnt get better. At least your spouse is seeking treatment. Mine didnt. It got to the point where he was rapid cycling also and it was one extreme or the other. Like he was going to kill himself, or me (he had guns) if i left him. Then, he would get on a grandious cycle, like his new job was awesome and we would make plenty of money. Then he would quit...cycle after cycle. Once it got to the point of major paranoia and major drug abuse, i decided to leave for my saftey and my child. It was a rough go, he threatened suicide when i left and i even had to call the police who came and said they saw rope burns around his neck. But, luckly over time. He realized that he needed help (after I left) and started on meds and today he is alot better. I would never be married to him again, but he is good to our child now and she isnt afraid of his "crazy" behavoir anymore. So, anyway. for me it took a life altering decision to help him and myself. I am remarried now and alot happier. I wish you luck.
Sandy
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