Hello Newgal,
Educate him about your bipolar disorder, he may be a little more understanding about how cope with a person with depression. As for me, my husband has never understood my depression and psychosis. He has spoken to pdocs, doctors, you name it he has talked to them, but it does not sink in, and I have came to the conculsion that he never will. People can understand if you have the flu or cancer, but mental illness, that is too much for some. Best wishes, I do hope that you find your way together. Best wishes