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Originally Posted by malapp1
Yes this been busy and I want to thank everyone for their help. I guess, in the end, we learn we can't change what we can't change. The bipolar person either decides to get treatment or to not get treatment. In the end, it is her choice. I, in turn, also have to make a choice. Either live with it, we all know that is not possible or, except it and move forward. The damage is done and although it seems like an overwhelming mess, I can change that.
The oddest thing occurs to me. I guess I thought that those who are suffering from the disease would have been more compassionate toward my wife. I appears that those who are suffering are so aware of what they are suffering from, they are able to offer the most insightful information.
This is like a war that can't be won. The enemy is invisible to the eye.
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The enemy is just a disease. It takes time to learn about it. Think about this: I've been diagnosed for 4 years and still don't always manage to pick up on the signs of an episode. You just started coming here about a week ago AND you're having to figure out bipolar from
the OUTSIDE!
Keep asking. And we'll try to answer. But remember, too, that Some of us are BP 2 and some - like your wife and I - are BP 1. And we are each individual.
I think one of the best things you can do is get counseling yourself. You need to keep yourself healthy. This is a LOT to deal with.