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Q: Husband Is Bipolar I Really Need Advise.....
asked by: TF73 on March 18th, 2006
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My husband has always been suspected to be bipolar before he and I were married, about 3 weeks ago he went into a hypomanic episode and was diagnosed with bipolar. He was put on med and didnt do anything he has been saying that he doesnt remember certain things lately. Is this typical? Thursday he went into one of his rampages and left the house at 5 didnt return all night finally around noon on friday he returned and I admitted him into the hosputal that evening. He said that when he left he just drove and ended up in another state.
I dont know what to do we fight all the time we are on the verge of a divorse, have only been married 10 months, I can not talk to him with out him saying that I am attacking him or him blowing up into a destructive state, what do I do, I hate walking on egg shells and so do all the children, he says he wants to change but will it ever, I want to help him but yet can not voice my opinion and to be honest I domt want to have to deal with the suspecion of him leaving for a day again with no calls thinking he could be with someone else... Anyone else have to deal with this and could you give me insight on how you handle this.. Thanks
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debbieru
replied on March 20th, 2006
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My husband of over 20 years was diganosed 2 years ago. If I had it to do over I would not. It has been a hard and painful life. I have 5 children one of which is also bipolar. When the ill partner is willing to get help and complies with the doctors then maybe stick it out but if not don't bother. Only the ill can choose to get help but either way you also live with the results. If you do not have children then really look at how he is doing before ever considering it also remember it is hereditary and are you willing to subject a child to both living with a bp father and possibly having it themselves. If I thought my bp suicidal son could take it I am not sure I would put up with it any more.
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RameshV
replied on March 22nd, 2006
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Not rememembering certain things is typical of people with bipolar disorder.
Please also note that whatever he is doing like fighting with you or leaving home without any information are due to his illness. He is not what he is doing right now.

Bipolar disorder can be treated effectively and people can lead productive lives. Once he comes out of this episode and knows what the problem is and fully follows the doctors advise - he can recover.

Anyway , since you have admitted him into a hospital , you need not worry about him running away. Get him out of there only when docs say so. Help him to follow mediacation advise and recover.

Love & affection helps him a lot. It is definitely a demanding task. But try.
No need to think of having children etc now and worry on that. It is too early.
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