As Mountainbard said ... Men are fixers.

My husband spent way to much time trying to fix it all.. After much talking and explaining the basics of Bipolar he still was scratching his head wanting to "Fix it" ......I brought him along to a T visit and my T explained to him in blunt easy to understand basic explanations. My hubby finally "got it" now he just supports me and helps me when I need something or just a shoulder to lean or cry on.

If you get a splitting headache you would take something to relieve the pain , right? Well there is a reason your on Xanax, use it.

Bipolar lies to us all the time. When you feel the need to harm or punish yourself, Remember that's Bipolar talking not you.

Take care of you