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[Darwin_husband]

Hi my wife has bipolar and I have well I think I have managed for years. As the partner it seems to be harder and harder. I haven't spoken to anyone that live we a partner with bipolar, so I'm trying see if there is anyone who can help with and words of wisdom as it is getting heavier to handle

thank you

[blondguy]

Hello Darwin Husband

Welcome to the forums and good on you for having the strength to post too!

I understand where you are coming from as I have had clinic depression for 20 years and medicated too which has always stopped the super lows that I used to have (with regular counseling)

Bipolar is a an offshoot of depression that can be just as awful to have. You have done well to have managed well for many years with this condition (your wife)

First step would be your GP... as they have better training nowadays on Bipolar and the treatments available too. Regular counseling is always a bonus to help with Bipolar or depression....I still see my GP for a 'tune up' every month when my thinking goes in the wrong direction....he is a legend.

In the meantime I will ask one of our members with Bipolar experience to post back to you with some more detail on Bipolar and any words of wisdom they can help you with

There are many gentle people that can be here for you Darwin. The forums are a safe and non judgemental place to post.

Freezing here in Melbourne.....brrrrr...I wish I was in Darwin....

Please bear with me while I get a colleague to help out.....We will post back to you during the weekend

Im Paul and good to meet you. My Best

[White_Rose]

Hello DH

Welcome to the forums. Glad you found your way here. I'm not entirely sure if only your wife has Bipolar or both of you. I think you are saying you both have Bipolar. Have either of you had a formal diagnosis? If so are either of you taking medication and/or receiving help from a mental health professional? It is important that you both learn how to manage this as it will make your life so much easier. Also, if both have Bipolar you can support each other.

There is a thread about Bipolar on the this forum. Look under Long Term Support over the Journey/This Bipolar Life. It is quite an extensive thread started by someone who was diagnosed with Bipolar a year ago. Others who are struggling with this have contributed to the thread. If you find the thread is too long to read perhaps you could read the first couple of pages and then move to the end.

There are several people who have Bipolar and will no doubt be along to talk to you soon. Meanwhile perhaps you can tell us a little more about yourself so we can support you as much as possible.

Mary

[Darwin_husband]

Hi Paul

thank you for taking the time to make a reply.

The GP is in our lives pretty heavey, he is great with my wife as he also has bipolar.

Just some days I feel the pressure and if feel I'm lossing which can bring me down to.

[Darwin_husband]

Hello Mary

Thankyou no, only my wife has bipolar.

Its a hard road and I do struggle some days myself dealing with it.

It can be hard talking to her about it sometimes as she gets defensive so I sometimes just try and work through it.

It would be great to talk to sameone who understands it and can be open, I know it's never easy to do so, I to struggle opening up about our private life but I really think I need to

[blondguy]

No worries Darwin

Being a dedicated carer for a loved one with any illness is a huge responsibility (and good on you for having the huge care factor to reach out here too) This link below may provide you with some up to date help from Beyond Blue

www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/supporting-someone/supporting-someone-with-depression-or-anxiety

There will be more people posting to you. Like Mary above I am a volunteer on the forums and we will follow up on your thread.

I hope you can stick around the forums Darwin. Your health as a carer is important.

My best for you and your wife of course. You are not alone here

Paul

[Darwin_husband]

Thankyou Paul

yes darwin is Pleasant temp day and day out.

Its hard asking for help but I have nothing to loss by doing so, I will check out the link. I had come to that conclusion that I can't be an island and hold it together by myself,

And top tramps to you for volunteering in here 👍🏻

[blondguy]

No worries Darwin and thanks for the thumbs up compliment too 🙂

I was made redundant in January last year when I joined Beyond Blue and also found it very difficult posting here when my depression was bad....I hear you loud and clear

The forums have helped me more than I could have imagined.

You have everything to gain and nothing to lose by posting Darwin

Great to have you as part of the forum family by the way.

Paul