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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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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

yes mr shaz does not have it all the time @Former-Member , confusing at times

he would be intent on finishing a job rather than taking time and finishing it well.--- same here depending what it is

anxiety and OCD., yes that comes into an account too

and then other times it is a no care approach

how is everything today xx

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

@Shaz51

In limbo at the moment, we see the oncologist on Wednesday and hope to have an idea of the way forward in relation to treatment / management.

My mind is a complete blank of what we can do to create fond memories in whatever time we will have left.

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Thinking of you @Former-Member as you process the path ahead.

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sending love and hugs @Former-Member
do the things that have meaning for you both

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sending you lots of hugs @Former-Member

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Good evening everyone @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope @Determined @sophie1

I just wanted to say thank you for the 'supportive' responses...

Looking at the dates of posts on site your a group thats spoken to each other quite a while...bravo

Hope you're all in good form this evening... I have found peace on my verandah with a roast in the oven...

Take care

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

@Totman new regulars are always welcome. Having input how others cope is so helpful.

Chilling on the veranda whilst the roast cooks = 👍

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Hi Darcy @Former-Member

My apologies in that Im still finding my way round this site... im sorry but Im very Commodore 64 in my understanding of sites and their intricacies as to how they function...

Buggar.... on yet another hurdle... big deep breath... pull up the trousers... and work each day as you need too... give yourself latitude to feel whatever you do... its all perfectly ok...

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@Former-Member

I have to admit to a beer in hand... my ears froze so im back in the warmth... wuss 😁

I have a lot of history to share... a bit like "War snd Peace" ... sorry Mr Tolstoy

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And I was thinking you were in a tropical climate sitting outdoors @Totman 😁.

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