Hi everyone, I have done some reading on the forums, read some stories from members and wanted to introduce myself and my reason for being here.
i am the partner of a beautiful lady who I have loved dearly for over 3 years who sadly suffers from bipolar disorder.
when we met I was told by her she was a sufferer of this horrible illness and had a brief understanding of the condition before entering into the relationship. I have no regrets to this day falling in love with my lady, she makes me a better person even though it can be very hard dealing with the constant highs and lows, medication changes and hospital admissions and general stress. Last year she was admitted 8 times for stays as long as 5 weeks. I do what I can for her, caring for her children without any help from her family, is like now I'm here they can step away and it's on me now which makes me very sad at times.
i wish we could find the right mix of meds and treatment option so her condition would settle for at least a few months, it's just seems such a constant flow of high low, manic etc that's all normal life had ended. I no longer can work due to being her full time carer which makes things tough, but I will not give up on her as the love we share is everything.
i am at the point of asking maybe its time to get another doctor to advise on what to do next, we just don't seem to be getting anywhere, is always just switch this and that, change this..stop that etc but it never gets much better for long anyway.
is there any new treatments? What has worked for others? I am determined to stay with my lady, she deserves more than life gives her and I hope that with my support and love we can get some quality of life in the future. This illness is in need of so much more research and treatment.
this has been a long journey for her and I am only 3 years in but not prepared to give up.
