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Carmen dear -

Unfortuantely, just as another said, BP is NOT curable - only treatable. There are MANY success stories of people responding well to medications and having VERY few symptoms. Just as Asalya said (sorry about the spelling - can't see your name anymore), she's lost track of the years and only had 3 episodes; I, on the other hand, have had many in the last few months. I'm doing what is called rapid-cycling, which is going from 'highs' to 'lows' very quickly. Each person is different, each suffers differently, and each acts/reacts differenty.

My suggestion(s) to you: Just be there for your husband. Trust me when I say that having the FULL support of just ONE person truly does make the world of difference. He will have you to fully trust and he will know you are there for him. It sounds like you are a great spouse as-is; and for that, I commend you.

Furtermore, don't 'bombard' or 'hound' him for lack of better words. Just be yourselves as you always have and simply 'look-out' for the signs/symptoms. There's some GREAT references on this site that you may want to visit.

Again, I truly commend you for stating "what can I do to help" your husband's treatment and overall 'living'. You've come to the right place for advice, just as the others have said as well. This can be a hard battle at times, but with the right support systems in place, you two will be just fine. I'd give anything to have a S.O. who was there for me 125% no matter what!!!!

I apologize for being repetative, but I just wanted to reiterate that there are MANY support groups, such as this one, out there for familes/friends of people w/mental disorders and you're already on the right train - you're willing, wanting, and able to be there. Just ensure you don't let him think you've 'had it'. Let him know that regardless, you're still his wife and you love him with no strings attached. Again, I am VERY happy to hear that you're so helpful for him already. Nice job hun - and come back here as much as you want.....

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