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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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It’s something that can be affected by stress @Shaz51 .

💕 @Former-Member

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Hope things are settling for you @Shaz51

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@Former-Member

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It’s something that can be affected by stress -- yes i think soo too @Faith-and-Hope

did not have a good sleep last night , lots of pains

today i am feeling ammmm !!! not sure , might be tired from lack of sleep @Former-Member , @outlander , @Corny , @Mrsjones , @Former-Member

mr shaz is glued to his computer

and some reason i amm feeling a bit lost

i could do things but i dont want too

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Feeling similar @Shaz51 .....

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@Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope I have found it helpful to allow myself to sit with the lost feeling for a while and to treat myself with gentle self compassion.

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I lost a 2 hour chunk of my current assignment last night by not saving it properly @Former-Member .... ☹️

I am looking at the silver lining that it is an improved version that I am now replacing it with. Have taken up residence in a local coffee shop for the day as self-care ..... sandwiches and coffee made by someone other than me, no clean up to do, and grateful that I can afford to do this at times.

There is music playing, sunshine and fresh air, and bottles of table water readily available .... and a bathroom .... D2 is here with me so I can leave my laptop to go, and not have to pack it up to take it in with me.

The numb feeling hasn’t lifted yet, but I am doing everything I can to help it along .... don’t want to be working on this assignment either, but I know it will be a relief to get it done, so working towards that.

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@Faith-and-Hope, @Former-Member

know why mr shaz was quiet this morning -- he has just been sick , felt soo yuk after lunch

and he has fell asleep on the couch now

I am sitting down watching " escape to the country"

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@Faith-and-Hope

Silver linings = 😀

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@Faith-and-Hope lost assignment = 😬🥺

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