I have been agitated and argumentative, which may have resulted in some name calling.

I just posted on another site, regarding a female whose spouse was verbally and physically abusive to her but not in the social community. Her question was, "Why do the spouses of bipolar take all the abuse?

This was my reply to a question replied to 166 times, since 2008:

I am certain many can relate to this question, however not all spouses with bipolar disorder are abusive. Here it seems the abusive spouse is comfortable with the bond he has with his wife and feels he can be abusive. In social settings, his bond with his friends and co-workers is tenuous, so he is more concerned with displaying appropriate behavior. The individual with bipolar disorder, presented in this question, by report, was not properly medicated and may not have had any counseling. The question should have been "Why do I Take the Abuse from my Husband who has Bipolar Disorder?" This concern must be taken on an individual basis, as each person with bipolar disorder behaves differently in an interpersonal relationship. You also must take into account how medication and counseling can contribute to stability. The bottom line is not all individuals with bipolar disorder are abusive.