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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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@Former-Member

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Hello @Former-Member
Just checking in. Ive noticed youve been a little quiet. Is everything ok?

❤💌❣

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Busy & tired @outlander . Mr Darcy having some rough nights which involve whimpering, agitation and tossing till well into the early hours. Fortunately a break last night and he slept well. During the day he is on the go and keen to get some garden jobs done, creating a bit of havoc out there if left to his own devices - he can't tell a weed from a plant - bless his heart - he does want the place to look nice.

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hugs @Former-Member

mr shaz also has been going to bed at 6pm a couple of nights now with extra meds

through the day he goes 100 miles an hour , someone said something tuesday which set the anxiety high

sorry , Ihave to go , mr shaz is in the ute already

thinking of you today

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Morning @Former-Member
You do sound worn out. I hope Mr darcy settles soon so you can both get regular better sleep.
Aww hes trying even if he cant tell the difference. I bet its good for you to be out in the garden too.

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Thinking of you too @Shaz51 ❤

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Physically tired but not too bad emotionally @Shaz51 @outlander looking forward to a few days break next week.

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A few days break sounds very good. Time to regenerate abit @Former-Member

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The biggest risks for Mr Darcy with thd present med change are psychosis or major depression @Shaz51 @Determined . So far mood remaining flat, some anxiety behaviours perhaps increasing; anxiety can also be a withdrawal symptom.

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will be thinking of you and mr @Former-Member xoxoxo

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