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  • About Me

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    a1760vip

    Male, 48
    Broken arrow, OK, USA
    Member since October 23

    • About Me

      Spouse of a Bipolar 1, and it is getting worse, need to meet others to learn coping skills or determine if this is worth it. What is the outcome; if this illness can be managed and learn to take care of myself and my children. What are some good coping skills? How do you manage this illness and restore trust?. How do does a person help the one afflicted get to stability? Is there stabily or just preparation for the next episode. It has been a long tough road so far, many episode, (mania) and destroyed relationship. The lasting effects are many and trust has been ruined. On the border of staying or leaving, just don't know what to do.

      Spouse of a Bipolar 1, and it is getting worse, need to meet others to learn coping skills or determine if this is worth it. What is the outcome; if this illness can be managed and learn to take care of myself and my children. What are some good coping skills? How do you manage this illness and restore trust?. How do does a person help the one afflicted get to stability? Is there stabily or just preparation for the next episode. It has been a long tough road so far, many episode, (mania) and destroyed

    • Interests

      Boating, outdoors, hunting fishing, guy stuff, artistic wood working and cooking.

      Boating, outdoors, hunting fishing, guy stuff, artistic wood working and cooking.

  • Recent Activity

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    • 4 hugs given, 2 hugs received, 1 journal comment

    Monday

    • a1760vip gave gartmalvern a prayer 1:43pm

      I can only imagine how you feel. It is very draining to you phsically and your mind. I hope you can feel…  

    Sunday

    • a1760vip gave gartmalvern a hug 4:56pm

      I am in the same place, married 24 known her 28. don't know which is worse, letting go or trying to make…  

    Friday

    • a1760vip gave gartmalvern a hug 6:22pm

      I wish i could be there to help you. With time and if she can get some help, there is hope. I stand by…  
    • a1760vip gave gartmalvern a hug 1:42pm

      thanks for the note. She was somewhat better today. I hope and pray that she stays on the bed while on…  

    November 18

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      From gartmalvern Saturday

      Thanks for the support but although part of me loves, but know a different kind of love to husband and wife, her, and Will always worry about how she is, part of me wants it over.I've known her 26, been married 23 years,and always thought it would be for life but cant see happiness for either of us.

    • Hug

      From gartmalvern Thursday

      Glad to see your mood has changed to OK

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      From gartmalvern November 16

      wish there was a simple answer but here goes. Go on your trip as you have to live normal life as normal as you can ,and if the out come is not good , at least it can be a learning experience about how to handle things in the future!

    • I’m With You

      From gartmalvern November 16

      How are you doing ? Did you get the matter about your wife traveling sorted out/ You taking care of yourself?. All the best
      gary

    • I’m With You

      From gartmalvern November 12

      Hope things have settled down with the wife :)

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      married to bipolar 1 spouse for 14 years. Very difficult to live with, alone and at wits end.

      Treatments

      Lithium Working / Worked
      Does work when she stays on it. Side effect are a slight tremor in hands
      Paxil Working / Worked
      works when she takes it
      Zyprexa Working / Worked
      Does seem to help especially the sleep cycle, more stable. Makes her sleep well at night. Severe weight gain.
    • Close Family & Friends of Bipolar

      to reach others married toa bipolar spouse

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