Thanks for the encouraging words! I'm so glad you said that his behavior is similar to yours. After many years of marriage and many, many examples of explosive and hurtful incidents, I'm embarrassed to say that it's only recently that I've connected the term "bipolar" and "manic" to these phases. For years I thought it was me and if there was just something I could do differently, he'd be nicer, curse less, be less hurtful. Maybe now there's a chance that he can get the help he needs and with that help, maybe our marriage will improve.
Thanks again for letting me know that with the proper medications and counseling, there's hope for healing.
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Originally Posted by wiretwister
You have described me to a t , ... my meds have really helped ... now I ask my wife if I think I might be heading off the rails , and I avoid social situations when ever possible . ... when he's stable he will welcome your insight , at least I do ... till he reaches that point ... I would tread lightly as he probably will over react with out even knowing it ... again this is my own experience only ... take it with a grain of salt ... peace and best wishes to you both this holiday season .... Tigger .
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