Comments on: Dancing With Anxiety

By: Rich Wallace

Rich Wallace — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:42:44 +0000

Blog Post: Dancing With Anxiety http://bit.ly/69kqoZ #bipolar #mentalhealth

By: RichWallace

RichWallace — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:43:49 +0000

I couldn't agree more! Managing bipolar relationships can and do affect all of those involved. There is absolutely nothing wrong with seeking out external help if/when things get to be a bit overwhelming. In such relationships, many of us shirt priorities to where our loved on is on top of the list, speaking from experience, although you may feel as though you are helping, you're hurting yourself by neglecting your own health and needs, and you may end up causing more hard than good. Great addition, PGWB, thank you so much for sharing.

By: PGWB

PGWB — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:59:19 +0000

My husband is bipolar and we have two girls. Two yrs ago I finally realized I hated everything I had loved, so I went to the psychiatrist. I was suffering from depression brought on by 18yrs of living with his bipolar. (He was only diag. 5yrs ago) Wellbutrin was awesome. It helped me cope so I could help him and our girls. DON"T be afraid to get help or support for you. You must take care of your daughter. The cycle of of abuse works on kids and she is growing up to see that a woman can treat a man like her mother does. Even if she knows about the bipolar, kids don't completely understand. They just get hurt. Your daughter has to be your priority.
Get some help, don't go it alone! Best to you

By: Rich Wallace

Rich Wallace — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:42:37 +0000

Hi Alex, I'm very sorry to hear about the challenges you are experiencing. Of course, the safety of the child should always be the priority and I hope that there can be some resolution to that aspect sooner than later. If you have contact with your partner's medical support (psychiatrist or psychologist), it may be worth giving them a call as a heads up as to keep them informed about the issues.

I would agree that you should place some focus on yourself and perhaps consider seeking out a support group or maybe talk with a psychologist or therapist yourself about some options. You seem to be very torn on what to do and sometimes, we do need some external help on keeping our heads clear in order to make some of the tough decisions. Good luck and I wish you all the best.

By: Alex (female)

Alex (female) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:11:23 +0000

I want to make a comment, I want someone to talk to. I am the partner of a bipolar woman. We are raising her biological 12 yr old daughter together. Scenes have gotten so bad that they've become dangerous for me, and our child witnesses this. She physically attacked me again tonight, after we had a argument. Shes' now left the house with our daughter – packed up what she could fit in the car, and is off again. I know I'm being abused, but I'm furious that our daughter is being forced into this insanity. I love my wife, but she's like Jekyl and Hyde. She put me in jail last year for domestic violence….after she beat the life out of me. I think the best advice that I've read on these pages, is that I need help. And I need help to help our daughter. I almost wish I had it in me to just sell the house and walk, but I need to be real and say that I probably can't do that. However, she's tearing my life apart. Not all the time, but when she blows – it's very dangerous for me. I need help. I speak to no one of this, and I'm falling apart.

By: RichWallace

RichWallace — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:39:15 +0000

If the house is in disarray, that is a huge trigger here at home as well. I think I've touched on that before but my wife can also be thrown into a whirlwind and go on a completely focused cleaning binge for hours at a time. Thanks again for sharing, Tammy. I hope to see more of you around here again.

By: tammy

tammy — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:42:34 +0000

What brings on my anxiety? You hit on a few of them already. Intamcey was one, except I became anxious when the intamcey would stop between my husband and I, which kicked in my bipolar irrationality and I would accuse him of having affairs on me. Another issue for me is also finances. I would become anxious over bills which would result in me becoming obsessed with how much food was being consumed, I would then become over bearing about the kids intake….it was horrible. Another issue for me that you didn’t touch on was the state of my house. If something is out of place or dirty, I become VERY anxious and irratable. So many issues beside just being bipolar….

By: Peter H Brown

Peter H Brown — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:42:51 +0000

Dancing With Anxiety | The Bipolar Spouse http://bit.ly/8jMuWH #bipolar

By: Jeff A. Jones

Jeff A. Jones — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:36:54 +0000

Dancing With Anxiety | The Bipolar Spouse http://bit.ly/83iZwb

By: The Bipolar Spouse

The Bipolar Spouse — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:46:11 +0000

New Blog Post: Dancing With Anxiety http://bit.ly/4WCTo6 #bipolar