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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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A bit of relief for me today. I was able to qualify for carer payment. It takes the pressure off me in relation to work, particularly when I have had to drop everything to take him to the big smoke for treatment.

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That would be a huge load off @Former-Member

I don't know what we would do without it.

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@Former-Member sooo gald you were able to qualify for carer payment.

Hello @Determined

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How is Mum @Shaz51 ?

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That is good news @Former-Member
You should also qualify for carers allowance as well

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Yes @outlander believe I get the allowance too.

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hello @Former-Member

mum is back home having to go up to the hospital for redressing again

her foot and the leg bit under the wounds is a bit red and swallen this morning

but she has been walking on it ( she walked down and back from the hair dresser on friday with her wheel walker )

I am the one that got in trouble by family members for this

going to try again for being a carer again for mum ?? but dont think i will get it

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See how you go @Shaz51 ... one can only try.

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@Shaz51

Mr Darcy going steady, possibly even a bit hype. He has finished the first cycle of chemo and now has a week off before the next cycle starts.

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hello @Former-Member , @outlander , @Determined , @Sophie1 , @Totman

nice drive out and about today

Photos taken @Jacques

home and again and both of us are aching now

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