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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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I signed up for the forums for a completely different reason, then discovered this thread and wished I'd found this site years ago.

My parter of 20 years has BP2, along with epilepsy (controlled with medication) and depression thrown in to keep things interesting.

It can be bloody frustrating, especially when it is all about them and anything I might be going through personally will always be diminished by their struggles. Glad to find a place where other people understand.

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Morning @gyre and welcome to the forums.

I am glad you found us here, and I remember the relief I felt when I discovered Sane. It was recommended by a helpline associated with our issues. While BP2 is not at the heart of our difficulties, I have a DIL challenged this way, so my Son1 is her main carer / support person.

It ain’t easy ......

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Welcome @gyre im in similar boat to you 22yrs with partner with BP2 anxiety depression ... way fun - I hear you loud and clear sigh ... check out my thread or tag me for a chat anytime 🙂 I started my own discussion / thread about my partner so when I want to whinge or ask questions re my partner I have a spot to do it and people who will listen who truly understand - feel free to do the same or ask qns or anything anytime - makes a huge difference to know this group is always here no matter what and really get it

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hello and welcome @gyre

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I think a few of us can concur @gyre feeling anything we are going through is diminished by their struggles *sigh

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Mr Darcy feels he is not doing so well, he is having interrupted sleep and I am tired.

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Feeling for you @Former-Member ..... 💕

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I got myself into a pickle worrying about our house situation @Faith-and-Hope which did not help either but that situation has in part resolved which has been a weight off my mind.

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I am glad to hear it @Former-Member .

Do you have a gratitude book to write these things into ? Even if you don’t actually read over it again often, or at all ..... you can see the pages filling up progressively.

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