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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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Thinking of you too @Former-Member ....

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@Former-Member continuing to think of you and Mr Darcy

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Got the sad news today, Mr Darcy has pancreatic cancer. I will need to travel to city to be with him (he is being airlifted). Early days - staging yet to occur - posting will be a bit hit and miss.

Am hoping pdoc will call me in relation to managing this next phase

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Oh @Former-Member there really are no words.

Please know you are both in thoughts and prayers 🙏😥

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Ohh @Former-Member , praying for you both and sending hugs

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In major city hospital now for procedure/ treatment planning. Mr Darcy beside himself about the time he has been in hospital/ unknown discharge date/ concern about need for major surgery. Found that regional hospital had been giving him half dose of one of his psych meds in error (1 not 2 tabs). I rang pdoc to see about prn meds and checked with staff at desk as to meds/ dosages he was getting to see if discussed adjustments had been made by psych team I picked up the mistake.

Last thing he/ we need is a psychotic episode.

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@Former-Member just catching up on your thread and am in disbelief - sending you the biggest hugs and love - please know we are all sending you all of gods blessings and our love

There are no right words to say - please take care of yourself and be gentle with yourself as you continue to care for your beloved MrD so perfectly- you are stronger than you know and take a moment at a time - breathe and breathe again xxxx

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Ohh wow @Former-Member , now we can see why Mr Darcy was having a hard time -- because of his meds

Sending you hugs

Mr shaz went to the doctor about his worries about the meds like @Bunniekins

Last week the doctor gave him a newer version of the meds ---- not working

So back on the old meds again

@Sophie1 , @Determined , @Faith-and-Hope , @Mrsjones

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Wow... Not good on behalf of the hospital @Former-Member

Continue to pray for you both in these difficult times.

Thinking of you and feeling for you in all of this as you support Mr D and navigate an ever changing environment yourself.

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😔 Love and hugs @Former-Member .... sending prayers for both of you. Keep strong in the Lord, step by step ..... and please take the moments to look after you 💐💐💐

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