bi polar spouse

Milla66
Community Member
hi there, I am the spouse of a bi polar man that I have been with for the 35 years we have 3 sons and 2 grandsons (another on the way) I have kicked him out once and have walked out on him several times (a few of those was prior to knowing about the bi polar) we are currently living separately but are trying to reconcile.... My problem is I'm so burnt out I'm very nervous about moving back home with him.  He has done all the right things to get back on track yet still I'm wary - 
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Lori
Community Member

Hi Milla66,

I would first like to say that i am so very sorry to hear about all the ups and downs you have had in the past.. You have been with him for so long and have a family together. It's great that you's want to reconcile it definitely shows that you both love each other very much and that you's both want it to work. 

I can understand how  you feeling about moving back in with him though, it can definitely be a tough decision but by now i guess you know how he is, but if you do love him and do want it to work i'd say go for it but only do what feels right for you because if you don't feel comfortable or it's something you don't want then don't do it you and your well being come first. 

I am glad to hear that he is doing all the right things to get it back on track, but it's only good if you are happy with it and if he is going to continue to do so to keep it. May i ask does he speak to a health professional about his illness ? if not it could be a great thing for him to try.... 

Just remember to do what you feel is right and to always look after yourself!! Goodluck and keep in touch.

- Lori 🙂

Chris_B
Community Manager (Retired)
Community Manager (Retired)

Hi Milla66, welcome to the forums.

Please have a look through the other threads here in the Supporting Family & Friends forum. We have a number of members with bipolar spouses here at the moment who are all keen to share their experiences and get support too.  Feel free to reach out and contribute in those threads too.