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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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Holding you in the light @Former-Member .....

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Praying @Former-Member

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Thanks @Faith-and-Hope @Determined

Mr D is not coping well at the moment. I don't think he wants to go interstate now but has already sent a heap of messages telling everyone we are going.

He is anxious and irritable; his injury playing up, he was in terrible pain last night with it, he feels unwell mentally.

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Extra prayers at the moment @Former-Member and hugs for you both.

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If you travel when do you need to leave?

Trust it goes as well as it can whatever you do.

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Trying to sort it now @Determined

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@Determined Have just had to make decision and book flights so we make it to funeral. Mr D all in a pickle as a bit of a rush but he would regret not going.

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Trust it all goes well @Former-Member

I can only imagine the anxiety. Will continue to pray for you both.

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Now things are sorted in relation to when we go and how long we stay, I am hoping Mr D will settle a little, managed to get him a phone consult with psychologist too so hopefully that was helpful to him. Hope we can negotiate family without any upset.

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One step at a time @Former-Member .....and remember to breathe .....

While it is anxiety-producing, and you’re worried, try to leave tomorrow’s issues to tomorrow beyond a reasonable preparation, which you have made .....

Hugs ❣️

Will be thinking of you and holding you in prayer.

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