ok I married my wife 1 year ago and now I see she is a bipolar. I have been very supportive doing everything I can to help her deal with it, but she has not been nice to me at all. A friend of mine, who is married to a bipolar, told me its just because I am very nice to her and I should stop showing that she can do anything and get away with it. He also told me the best way to deal with iploars is to not be nice and to let them know who is in charge. How should I deal with her?How to deal with my wife?
Talk to her doctor/counsellor. Bipolar is hard to deal with but try and have patience. How to deal with my wife?
So you married her and THEN found out she was bipolar? That's weird... and how long were you two dating?
I am certain there are circumstances in which a man is horrified to discover his wife was hiding a secret, but speaking as someone with bipolar disorder, this is not something you can hide from someone you are close enough with to marry.... I have trouble believing you had absolutely no clue about it before the wedding.
However, your friend is incorrect; bipolar people do not need a slap on the wrist. They need support, just like anyone else with a mental illness. If you had schizophrenia, someone telling you you are delusional won't help, will it?
You have to be there for her. However, I strongly recommend she see a therapist and possibly get some mood stabilizers. Bipolar can take a big effect on relationships. Good luck.
first i would have a sit down with her -you %26amp; her doctor and tell how you are feeling and why.(be honest dont minimalize details of how things are at home). cause some people just are so stressed they may not realize how much of problem this is becoming. and then there are some that regardless of what you do to help them- they are just flat bonkers and theres no way of them to function as most do. also just cause your friend says this is the way to deal w/ the problem. don't take it for serious,you never know if what he's doing has a effect on his wife to where she snaps tries to pay him back for what he's done. these people already aren't looking at things in a way as most people do, and usally they feel like the only option is in agression or harm to themselves.
Marriage is a commitment. For better or worse, in sickness and health.....ring a bell? Don't get so upset if she is ill, she is ill. She needs a doctor and some meds and some kindness from you. Your friend's marriage must be a happy one. Don't listen to him. You have to make marriages work. If you love her, help her. She doesn't want to be like this. They have a lot of meds these days that should help. Go with her to the doctor and let her know you're there for her. Mental health issues are no different than physical issues. You wouldn't be mean to her if she had cancer, would you? Think of it like that and you'll get through this and be closer with her than ever. Good luck.
Get her to a doctor for medication, and make sure she takes it. Most people who take meds for bi.polarism do not like it because it makes them feel strange, disconnected.. GO WITH HER TO THE DOCTOR.. You will have to take charge.. and good luck...mental illness is hard to deal with..watch your children because it is passed from mother to child.
She needs to be on medication, and should see a therapist. the highs and lows can be controlled. Just keep the lines of communication open and yes, don't let her get away with anything. A little tough love might be just what she needs.... to get the help she needs. Hope this helps.....
You have a very delicate situation and I feel for you. Do not rely on Y/A . See a professional. Keep us in touch on the progress made. Wish that all of us in Y/A keep you in their prayers. Sincerely, I wish you the best.
you need to help her. She needs you in her life and leaving is not the answer. You will just make things worse. If you love remember your wedding vows. Take her to the dr get the right meds and get her thearpy
Talk to a doctor/therapist they can give more answers and probably better ways to deal with this
take her to a doctor and get her on proper medication
encourage her to take her meds...ON TIME!!!
ask her doctor. This is a pretty intense thing to find out. I'm sorry
first, you need to encourage her to get help. If she's not already seeing a therapist or taking medications, she should really look into it. She doesn't LIKE her mood swings, I can promise you that.
Secondly, don't be mean to her. Be supportive. And you are by no means ';in charge';. You DO need to let her know that she can't run all over you, of course - tell her when she's being a jerk, but don't be rude about it. She can't help the way she is feeling, and believe me she's not enjoying it. If you need to. leave and let her have the house to herself for a little while so she can blow off steam, and when she's angry or agitated give her her space.
Just try to keep in mind how SHE feels as well. Her mind feels chaotic, and she probably really wants to get help for it. I mean, if she refuses meds and/or any help then you may need to tell her that you can't take her meanness all the time, and that something has GOT to change.
Good luck!
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