Hi all,
My husband is Bipolar (diagnosed 5 years ago and on meds/therapy) and we have an 16 mo old son. He works two jobs and is an amazing, attentive father and a wonderful mate despite the bipolar and also frequent migraine headaches. I was just wondering if there were any other women out here in a similar situation. Although he does quite well managing the disease, we do have our challenges-we are for the most part happy-but it would be nice to have someone else to talk to about it, especially during the rough patches!
Hi M. !!
My fiance has Bipolar and ADHD...takes meds and is great with making money and helping clean about the home at times. I would also love to have someone else to talk with about Bipolar...I have 2 kids from before meeting him, and he and I have a baby due in 5 weeks. My daughter and him sometimes act more like a brother and sister- butting heads !
~M.~ ____@____.com
Hi M.,
Although I don't have a husband who is Bipolar, I do have a Aunt who has been suffering with this disease. I also am an addictions and Mental Health counselor, and would like you to know that if you ever need anyone to talk to, I will be more than willing to help out. I commend your husband, and yourself. It is good to hear he is doing well, and is so attentive to you and our son. I have three year old son myself.
Hi M.,
I have bipolar II and am also raising a 13 y/o son with BPII. I can tell you my side of the illness and what I know I have already put my family through. Be glad that your hubby is stable....it can take an awful lot to get there, as I know from personal experience. You might want to get into counciling with a therapist that understands bipolar people. Also, get involved in some of the great groups that are out there for bipolar spouces. There are tons on Yahoo Groups.
If you need to chat, let me know. I'm also a SAHM.
M.
Ah, as bad as it seems, just imagine being raied by someone bipolar... welcome to My World. My mother's bipolar, and did NOT take medication other than self-medicated. The highs, the lows, it's been a hell of a ride. I never know who I'm going to get from month to month. Usually one "personality" will take over for a few months, then another one. There's the depressed, heavier mom who sits home and does nothing, won't answer the phone, antisocial, etc., and then there's the hyper in-your-face annoying Mom who you try to avoid... then there's the moments where you think GEE she's acting really NORMAL and you can actually enjoy her company.... it really sux when you need her to come thru for you and she's hiding in her house, or so annoying you have to try to stay away from her cause she gets so PUSHY!.... well, if you need anyone to talk to about things feel free to drop me a line, I've definitely been there done that as they say!!! Good luck!
my hubby is bi-polar also & found out after they thought was just depression & just say i would have been a widow w/3 kids instead of 4 if i hadn't caught him in time..it can be hard believe me i know but if anyone wants they can message me either messenger or ____@____.com ..there are bad times but medication has helped things here cause he is loving man i do agree gl
I don't have a Bipolar hubby, but I myself am Bipolar and I raise two boys ages 13 and 10yo (both with special needs and one is Bipolar as well) while my hubby works (I'm a SAH mom). If you ever need to hear from a person who experiences what your hubby probably does as a Bipolar person, and knows how to talk about feelings and what it's like...email me at: ____@____.com
M.
Well I lived through what you are now but my ending isn't the same. My ex husband has every sign of bi polar that you can imagine but refused to ever get help. It really manifested when he turned 31 and has gotten worse with ever month that goes by. In your down times I can only tell you to look at the positive. Your husband was man enough and loved your family and you enough to get help, continue on meds and do the very best that he can. I commend him for that. And I commend you for being by his side and sticking it out. Its a very hard disorder to manage but with love and respect for one another you can make it through. Good luck!!
My boy friend is bi-polar, if you ever need someone to talk to, I'd be happy to.
I too am married to someone who is bipolar. I would love to have someone to talk to as well, but would prefer to chat through email about this subject. I can be reached at ____@____.com
A.
M.,
I belong to a yahoo group for connecticut moms and a few of the girls on their have bi-polar or there hubby's do or we all know someone that is. If you wnat to join here is the link http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Connecticut_Moms_Group/?ygu...
It's a great support.
hugs
micki
Bipolar Hubby here!
we've been through the ringer... he just recently (over the summer) got diagnosed for the second time (apparently he was diagnosed when he was 18 but didn't take it seriously)... his father passed away in april and that triggered a whole slew of horrible events. we've been through alot but are working through it... not until recently did he really GET IT... that bipolar was a serious illness that needed treatment... he has been taking his medication recently and doing very well... i also have gotten myself into therapy for eveything that i have been through and am dealing with... that is the biggest piece of advice i can give you... take care of yourself and your daughter... get yourself into therapy for YOU... and keep smiling... contact me anytime!
