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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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@Shaz51

Hope your appt goes ahead next week.

Mr D still inconsolable at night. I have left a message for his fill in case worker to call me so I can give them the heads up.

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ohhh @Former-Member , hope they can help Mr @Former-Member

we had the afternoon off yesterday afternoon which we really needed

today I went to the eye specialist , and it seems i hav had a catarat in my left eye since birth caused by me having congentenial rubella sydnoye since birth

the specialist has decided the best way is to do nothing at the moment

but to have regular chechups

@Determined, @Mrsjones , @Sophie1 , @Jay-e , @outlander , @Former-Member , @Bunniekins , @Appleblossom

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@Shaz51 @Former-Member 💕

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hugs to you too my @outlander

I am off to bed xoxo hope you are ok , sitting eith you xx

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@Former-Member

Thinking of you and Mr Darcy 😥

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Thanks @Determined

Thankfully no extended crying session last night. Mr D talked a little and we reminisced about all the dogs we have had. When he is ready we will get another one, he suggested for my birthday in November. I really can't see us going that long without some 4 legged support for Mr D which I firmly believes he needs for his MH. I am just praying at the right time a suitable hound that adores Mr D will become available to us.

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hello @Former-Member , sending you hugs

and checking in to see how you and Mr @Former-Member are going xxx

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@Shaz51

We have been busy with BIL & his wife who ended up staying 2 weeks and have only left today. Mr Darcy not doing so well at present, he has been crying for 1-2 hrs at night, often until midnight and is in pain, not sure how much is stress related to dog/visitors or due to an underlying cause (so far refusing to see the doc). I am tired and need to get back into a better sleeping routine.

Are you still having computer issues?

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Thinking of you @Former-Member 🙏

Makes it hard when there is sooo much all at once to navigate.

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hugs @Former-Member

hoping everything will settle down again now

not sure how much is stress related to dog/visitors or due to an underlying cause (so far refusing to see the doc --- sounds like twin mr shaz

got a new computer -- yaaa

we both had a sleep today -- the week catching up

and tonight mr shaz talking lots with me reassuring him xx

Hello @Determined

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