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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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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

Oh la la @Jay-e un petit chien.

How very exciting to be getting a Frenchie. I firmly believe that pets are an important part of our loved ones treatment and care teams.

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No work this afternoon @Jay-e due to rain xxxx

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Is Mum ok @Shaz51?

Trust Mr Shaz settles soon.

Mr Darcy keeping fairly busy with a couple of volunteer things on this week.

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Big hugs @Shaz51 hang in there xx

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ohhhh thank you my @Jay-e , i will xxx

beautiful little french bulldog to our family!-- ohh have to send us a photo @Jay-e

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@Jay-e good on you! Wish we could afford a pet ourselves. Hopefully next year.

My husband is back home, and recovering. I am terribly lonely. I try to keep up with my job search and I have been reading a lot to distract myself. But I am very sad.

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@nymeria92 we are here for you anytime my friend for you to chat or just to have a virtual cuppa withus xoxo

@Former-Member, @Jay-e , @Determined m, @Mrsjones

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

@nymeria92 big hugs to you as well. Loneliness is a horrible feeling, especially when we'd turn to our partners for comfort but they're not able to provide it. But the people on here can be an amazing source of strength and support.

Me, I like trashy tv to distract myself! Something I can get sort of invested in but that's still lighthearted enough to not add to the emotional rollercoaster. Especially useful in those night time hours where you can't just talk to a friend in person

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@nymeria92, @Jay-e , we are open 24/7 and there is some one here all the time to have a talk too my aesomw friends

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@Former-Member

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