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My life partner has Bipolar ii

My life partner has Bipolar ii

I unapologetically care for my husband who after a long mental health crisis has been diagnosed with Bipolar ii + more.

It is a tough gig at times but I believe we can live well in spite of his diagnosis.

I understand that not all relationships can survive a diagnosis and this is no criticism or judgement on anyone but in this thread I would love to give to and receive encouragement from others who hold the same value I have, that is that I voluntarily chose to remain in union with my husband to the exclusion of others and to ride out the bumps of his mental illness.

Dubious humour is guaranteed.

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@Lish51014

Checking in to see how you are going.

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@Mrsjones

How have things been this week?

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Ohhh I find them @Former-Member

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@Shaz51

With med dose change (effectively resuming the tapering that was previously on hold but now medically necessary) I suggested to Mr Darcy that he recommence mood charting again where he rates mood and anxiety. Might need to make a note myself of the times he says he is anxious - this is of concern to me as I bear in mind the previous Dx that have been tendered. Will be interesting to see if there is diagnostic stability with the med change.

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@Mrsjones

Thinking especially of you and return to work.

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@Former-Member

Thank you so much for checking in.

Survived my 1st week back at work, I'm a little rusty whilst trying to get back into the swing of it but feeling good about how I'm going.

Mr Jones is going so well at home with our daughter, it's so beautiful to see. He is committing to his appointments, enjoying his time with her and getting in some self care too. I feel like we are riding a really good wave at the moment. Loving it but keeping focused as well.

How is everyone else going? @Shaz51 @Jay-e @outlander @Sophie1

I can't believe it's nearly Easter, do the family/ friends social commitments scare anyone else? I think this year we will be keeping a low profile. Whats everyone else's strategies?

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ohhh when is it easter @Mrsjones , @Former-Member , @Sophie1 , @Jay-e , @outlander

busy weeke this week , my poor mr shaz is confused

we have appts for me and my mum and i have fitted it all in inbetween work

mr shaz has he is ready to retire , he is feeling very tired

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Mr Darcy inconsolable tonight, today we had to make the tough decision to euthanize our dog. One of his brothers and SIL are visiting, they were only going to stay for a few days but extended their visit for a few days so a little more stress for Mr D.

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@Shaz51 😥

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hello @Determined , @Former-Member , @Mrsjones , @Sophie1 , @Jay-e

today we worked this morning , took mum up to the hospital to get her arm redressed

and we have had the afternoon off as we were both tired by the time we got home at 1-30 pm , mr shaz could of had the whole day off

my kidney specialist appt was cancelled until next week xx

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