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Infidelity and bipolar

Infidelity and bipolar

Ah, 10 years ago my husband had a brief 'affair'... I stayed, we worked things out - it took time and help but we got there. Early this year he did it again, I didn't know. Then at Easter he tried to commit suicide and I didn't know. It all came to a head while I was away in June - was asked to come home from my trip as he was unwell. It was only when I got back that it all came out. Into hospital he went with severe depression (the worst I've ever seen him).
He was diagnosed with type 1 bipolar disorder - oh of course I can see it now... The ups and downs, the rollercoaster as I used to call it.
What I would like to know is... Once he is successfully medicated - what are the chances of him being manic again and sleep with someone (or that matter so depressed that he tries to end his life)?

Asking for self preservation really, I don't think I could take that kind of betrayal again, not for a third time.. I'd rather go now so I don't leave myself open to more pain, I'm too old and tired.

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@Kreagor
Can empathise with you there ...

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Hello @Kreagor, thinking of you today , hope you are ok , love to hear from you xx

Hello @Rae, @Chris3, @Former-Member, @Former-Member

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@Shaz51
Hi, thanks for thinking about me - actually I cried... But then it feels better once I've had a good cry. Shouldn't have watched "Love Actually" a classic 'trigger' film lol. So I've pretty much spent the week on edge - funny though, I've been whistling a tune (some russian singer meme off the internets) invariably cheers me up.
Will be interesting how things go on Christmas Day, we have 12 family members coming for lunch 😮, MrK's spirits have begun to falter over the last couple of days... I'll just keep my fingers crossed - and enjoy the day.
Bittersweet this year, my oldest friend - first Christmas without his sarcastic smile 😿
I hope you have a lovely day tomorrow and good holiday if you get one 🤗

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@Kreagor
Sending gentle thoughts your way.

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@Former-Member
Thanks - I hope you are well and that things are good

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Relatively steady @Kreagor thanks. I hope tomorrow goes well for you.

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"Sending you lots of hugs @Kreagor

I can`t watch "Love Actually" either xx

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Belated happy new year @Kreagor
Hope Christmas lunch and break went well. Are you back to routine now?

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MrK's spirits have begun to falter over the last couple of days... , Happy new year @Kreagor , being thinking of you today , hope everything is ok

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Hey @Kreagor
Checking in ...
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