What is Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder (previously known as manic depression) is a diagnostic category describing a class of mood disorders where the person experiences states or episodes of depression ...

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Must come to an end. My wife says she is leaving me. And she also says that she is talking both of my kids with her. I am soo sad right now. What can I do to prevent this??? What rights do I have as a disabled person who loves his children and can't live with out them?? I couldn't live without my kids, but she doesn't care how it will kill me to be without them. I am pondering acting first. KInd of like a first strike type of thing. I am at a loss for words right now, and I have no idea which way to turn. I have come to love you guys and I value any ideas that you might have. I know this is just a shortened version of todays events as I do not want to bad mouth her, but it seems that I am being forced to act first. My mind is going a thousand different ways at the same time. I know that the relationship is past saving, but that no longer is a concern to me. It's just that it seems as though she has been planning this for awhile now behind my back. It hurts to be lied to, but my real pain isn't about losing her....to be blunt I could care less. But to be without my kids....well I know that I would end up doing something rash, and I don't want that. I need them as much as they need me. They keep me grounded far better than any med I have ever taken. If it wasn't for them I would have been in the loney bin long ago. I know that this is a personal thing and none of you can really intervene in any way that would solve my problems, but I needed to get this out to someone, as my family has disowned me. I am okay right now...just a little in shock.
Posted on 07/03/09, 12:07 am
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Reply #1 - 07/03/09  12:17am
" is she leaving tonight .like right now. if not then take a deep breath and dont say or do anything that you will regret later .or that can hurt you chances of losing your kids. they are the most important thing right now. you must keep the lines of comunication open and honest.its very scarey getting a divorce but it doesnt mean its the end for you and your kids.. i am sorry your family has disowned you. good luck. marie "
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Reply #2 - 07/03/09  12:22am
" I agree with Penny. Keep communication lines open and think before you react to anything she says or does. This is a very fragile time right now. ((((HUGS)))) "
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Reply #3 - 07/03/09  12:23am
" No she is not leaving right this minute. But she refuses to give a straight answer when I ask her when she is. That is why I feel forced to act first. Her family is sending for her...I guess...she wont say. She is VERY immature and just acts like a spoiled brat when I try to talk to her like an adult. So I see no other option than to act first so she can't sneek off with the kids. "
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Reply #4 - 07/03/09  12:26am
" What do you mean by "acting first?" "
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Reply #5 - 07/03/09  12:26am
" talking to her I have tried...it doesn't work. She's in the other room pouting now that I have discovered her plans. Like I should feel bad that I caught her making plans to leave!!!! She can leave anytime she wants...but taking my kids away from me will not be something I will allow. "
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Reply #6 - 07/03/09  12:27am
" Mark, what does she say when you ask her, calmly, why she is leaving? What are her stated reasons? "
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Reply #7 - 07/03/09  12:28am
" I mean acting first. She is trying to take the kids and haul ass on me. So I am planning to leave her and take the kids with me. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. "
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Reply #8 - 07/03/09  12:30am
" Oh, god; I read this MM and just went to myself, ugh. I don't have much advice, I have never been married and have no children, but I would sure as hell put up a big fight for my kids. She is the one instigating the proceedings and leaving, so you might have the upper hand there, but idk. Hopefully someone give you some good advice here. Sorry sorry sorry. "
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Reply #9 - 07/03/09  12:32am
" Don't LET her take the kids; get an injunction or take legal action first. If she really is just trying to haul ass, you have to have Some? rights? Right? I know the mom gets a lot of weight when child custody is in question, but not so much any more? "
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Reply #10 - 07/03/09  12:32am
" Does her family live a good distance away? Unless she can prove you are unfit as a Father, ( and I don't see that as being a problem ) she could not stop you from seeing your kids. If she is pouting in another room, I'd leave her alone tonight and not start any arguments. She might be just testing you right now. "

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