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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

Hi @Former-Member

Sounds like your making enroads ... keep hammering it home I say... no prisoners I say in the need for clarity of process... as best as one can get !!!! You will know what you are happy with... and settle for nothing less 😃

We drink... our bad... but what works for you...

Days been productive.... did well with my work... back in the office tomorrow as my daughter heads back to school and im the bus Uber... knocked over a lasagne in the kitchen tonight... happy to be seated!

Hope youre good all in all

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

@Totman

Productive day = 👍

Always good to achieve something.

No judgement here, my choice not to drink alcohol, something I can do when we do often feel helpless.

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@Former-Member

Glad tomoz I have less to try and get through work wise... nice

I refuse to Judge anyone in the circumstance of those supporting partners with mental health.. we do what we do as its the best for us... and it works....

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

How often do you get to the gym @Totman

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@Former-Member

OHHHH the painnnnn .... before the "virus" I attended four times a week.... sooooo miss it... I am lucky in that I have still been able to see my boxing coach each week still... outside of course 😃

Do you attend gyms ???

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Temporarily forgot about the restrictions @Totman sounds like the one-on-one training has been a lifesaver.

Physical activity is one of my 'room for improvement' areas 😁, been donkeys years since I set foot in a gym.

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

My one on one training has indeed been a savour @Former-Member

Looking forward to when the restrictions on gyms are relaxed... and learning the new protocols.. but its a new learning curve... all good.

I... have learnt ... for my own benefit.... the use of exercise and endorphins.... has been a great saviour on my part... its what works for me.. and helps me sort aging lol

We all have our love ways of helping ourselves....

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Hi @Former-Member

A wave from the West 👐.. and I hope things are working in both your and Mr D's corner at this point of the week !!!!!!

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Still in limbo as today's appt rescheduled after we had presented but we press on @Totman . We did get a couple of items crossed off the 'to do' list so that was a bonus.

How has your day been?

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Ms @Former-Member

Sod on the rescheduling.... as if your minds arent in enough overdrive !!!! Hang in there... and push em along as we Carers always have to do !

My day predominantly in the office... trying to come to terms with nutty butty car drivers who seem to have a greater screw loose post iso.... but beyond a little tired... Im cranking... thanks for asking what 😀

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