need advice

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Registered: 04-27-2005
need advice
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Thu, 05-05-2005 - 4:44pm

Hi,

I need advice on how to deal with my DH's bipolar? I'm not handling things very well, lately and just need a new perspective on it.

Thanks,
Iris

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Registered: 04-02-2003
In reply to: irisamethyst
Thu, 05-05-2005 - 4:53pm
Iris,
You've taken a good step coming here. There are some sites at the top of the page that take you to some really helpful places. I wish I could help you. I do know that if he's bipolar and he's mean, he doesn't mean it. I can tell you that I've done some pretty mean things, felt distant, etc....and all I wanted was for someone to hug me, but had they done that at the time I would have hit them. It is not a nice thing to have. Be patient with him. Have him discuss his feelings with you. Give him a safe place to talk, don't judge him, help him. You love him or you wouldn't have posted. Make sure he knows that every single day! Others on the board will be more helpful. I just wanted to chime in and say kudos for coming here.
Carla
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Registered: 04-27-2005
In reply to: irisamethyst
Fri, 05-06-2005 - 9:21am

Carla, thank you very much for your encouragement. I will try to keep your advice in mind.

Iris