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My life partner has Bipolar ii

Unknown userMember04 June 2018, 9:55 pm AEST

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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Shaz51Senior Contributor27 July 2018, 5:55 pm AEST

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Thinking of you and sending hugs @Former-Member xx

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Unknown userMember27 July 2018, 6:24 pm AEST

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At least my sense of humour remains intact @Determined

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Unknown userMember27 July 2018, 6:26 pm AEST

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Thanks @Shaz51

Biggest concern is that he may decide another walkabout adventure is in order ...

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DeterminedSenior Contributor27 July 2018, 6:27 pm AEST

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I love your sense of humor @Former-Member

It has lightened my mood many times.

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DeterminedSenior Contributor27 July 2018, 6:28 pm AEST

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Oh no @Former-Member

That is a scary prospect 😟

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Shaz51Senior Contributor27 July 2018, 6:31 pm AEST

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Ohhhhh @Former-Member

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DeterminedSenior Contributor28 July 2018, 6:45 pm AEST

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@Former-Member

Thinking of you and Mr D and praying for peace for mr D and peace and strength for you.

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Unknown userMember28 July 2018, 7:06 pm AEST

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@Shaz51 @Determined Don't think Mr D quite in walkabout mindset but a couple of things he has said are have early warning alarm bells ringing.

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DeterminedSenior Contributor30 July 2018, 7:59 pm AEST

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@Former-Member

Thinking of you and Mr D

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Unknown userMember31 July 2018, 8:24 pm AEST

Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Am thinking my employment may soon come to an end, the company I work for had major changes and when these happened I thought it would not be too lomg before my position would be made redundant (in fact surprised it has lasted so long); I can see things gearing up in that direction.

In all of our crisis period work were very kind to me but I can see that I was not doing my best work and I feel quite a sense of loss in relation to this.

I think I will know by the end of the week.

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