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Originally Posted by Sky101
My husband and I are contemplating on getting a divorce it's really hard for both of us the fact that I am bipolar and my husband has pretty much checked out I did mess up one time while married then checked myself in to a mental hospital I've been to two hospitals since then and he has his problems too of steroids and drugs like xanx he works a lot we have a kid im really trying but I do want him to be happy and me be happy again you know I know I'll always have bipolar and I will always be taking medication and trying to be the best mom and wife I can I just don't think its gonna work out it breaks me heart to spilt up but I don't blame him I just want to at least be able to have joined custody I'm trying to be as stable as I can be all I can do is pray I already feel horrible for what I did manic before medicated I can't change the past just the future prayers for me please any advice on divorce ? And is it easier to live by yourself when bipolar ?
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Hi Sky101! Marraige is never easy and when you add a mental illness it is 10 times harder. There are some things that are hard for people to forgive even though you were having a manic episode. I can tell you didn't mean to do whatever you did but it sounds like your husband is having a hard time getting past it. If both sides aren't willing to work it out then divorce is the only option. Divorce can be hard on kids but so can living in an unstable household. Only you can tell whether divorce is the right option.
Anyone with a mental illness needs a support system. If you have a good support system then you shouldn't have an issue living alone. If not I would look to your friends and family for help during those troubled times, assuming you have those. Good luck with everything and I will send prayers your way!