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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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Mr D did not sleep well last night.--- that`s not good and for you too @Former-Member

is he ok?

ok here too but feeling like " i have to do everything here mood " , mr shaz hasgone into a i am doing nothing mode

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

@Shaz51 it is so disheartening when our twins have no motivation and there is so much that needs doing *sighs.

Anxiety has been up for a while.

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it is @Former-Member

and my talking about this and that is not getting anywhere, have to stop talking

have had 2 coffees already

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Yes @Shaz51 I need to get moving too, hope you go OK today.

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you too @Former-Member , any plans for today

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Might head to the movies this afternoon @Shaz51 . Have a couple of small jobs that I am determined to get done today.

We have an offer on our house, a little lower in $ than we were hoping for but we would be able to afford the move closer to family buying a cheaper house with I think more than enough left to replace the hideous carpet and to renovate the kitchen. Agent is still negotiating, will likely make up our minds this coming week.

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Great news on the house @Former-Member Trust things are progressing for you in that regard.

Have been thinking about you and Mr D and appreciating your emotional resilience thread. Great value esp at the moment.

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Offer was >10% less than asking price @Determined , agent thinks it might be a bit low, feels our house is priced according to value so we are a little uncertain as to what to do.

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

That is a big drop @Former-Member so understand your hesitation. We dropped ours by 5% and that was ouch... I suppose it comes down to how much you want / need to move and how long you are prepared to wait.

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Trust it all works out for you and smoothly. Esp for Mr D. I know how much it was for Darling to manage and we had an army of help from family so thoughts are with you as you progress through this.

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