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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

Can't say I know the ditty @Totman

Enjoy your roast ...

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

The roast was superb....

Remembering the pic scenario requires approval... that ditty...

Hope the nights going well.... Mrs Browns boys lifting the spirits ast our end 🤣

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Oops forgot me @Former-Member

.Hope your feet are up... and you have some peace !

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Not one I am familiar with @Totman but not to worry.

Enjoy your show 😁😁

Suspect it will be another rough night here, starting to slowly do the things that will help me cope better.

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Not good to hear it will be a rough night @Former-Member

Prepare... plan.... and I hope it has success... power of positive thought with you from moi !

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

@Former-Member

If you needto sound board thoughts... ideas... I like to think I have a decent head on my shoulders...

Just an offer 🙂

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Thanks @Totman might take you up on that one day.

I am a firm believer that one can live well in spite of a MH diagnosis and will extend that as best as possible to Mr D's current situation.

Don't want to focus on the negatives, here to support and gently encourage each other to be able to cope with what life throws at us 😁

In response to: Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

You should give me a whirl @Former-Member

Bit of practice Ive had... you never know.. I know its very possible to be live well with MH... its still about but a good quality of life is VERY possible... persevere girl !!!

Negatives are a hurdle... but a realistic one... its not a wrong thing to openly discuss them... if we wallow in them that's different...

Id love the opportunity to sound board with you... your a top sort !

I dont give my time to those that arent

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Good evening @Former-Member

Hope those positives are resonating well... Sending a positive Totman youre way.... moving and grooving... and if you need a spell... grab a red

Take care what 😊

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

@Totman

There has been a glimmer of hope today following a multidisciplinary meeting.

Plan on calling Mr D's case worker to ask where I can find quality information regarding mental health and cancer and how I can best support my man.

Yikes Totman, Red is out for me, have chosen to teetotal in support of my beloved as alcohol + Mr D's psych meds = not a good combination.

How has your day been?

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