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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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Back on home turf, everyone is thinking Mr D doing so much better, in many ways he is but behind closed doors he falls apart.

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Think the latest upset is because Mr D saw a job he would have previously applied for but now feels he is not capable of doing.

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@Determined will see if a 'back in own bed' sleep helps.

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@Former-Member

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@Former-Member

Hope the sleeping in your own bed have you some good rest.

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Mr D saw therapist today, he was reluctant to go, told receptionist I forced him which was not true, I said I planned on going down and would see her if he didn't (she is also his case worker).

Mr D howling for the second night in a row.

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Oh no @Former-Member

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He is due to see pdoc in a fortnight, therapist is going to follow up weekly as she can see he is not doing so well.

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Ohhh sending you hugs my friend @Former-Member

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Sending extra prayers @Former-Member

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