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Bipolar Partner

offthebeat March 1st, 2017

My husband had bipolar disorder, something that has presented itself more recently and it's had a huge affect on our relationship and my own development with my mental illness. We've brought up therapy and sometimes he's willing and sometimes he's not, but he clearly needs help and medication. I tried making an appointment for him but he had to work and a lot of the other doctors I speak to need him to make the actual appointment. Any advice on how to get a bipolar partner to go to a doctor and what to do when they're having an episode?

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wonderousHeart14 March 2nd, 2017

@offthebeat

It sounds like it's been quite a roller coaster - and I know it can be frustrating when our needs and our partners needs vary. Have you tried suggesting 7cups to your partner for someone to chat to around the clock? :)

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offthebeat OP March 2nd, 2017

@wonderousHeart14 Thanks! I actually have and he got the app I'm just trying to work him into things gently so hopefully he does and it helps.

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