Hi Everyone,
I am new to this forum and am in need of some advice. My husband is bipolar and I have just been devastated by infidelity. We have a beautiful 10mos old daughter and I thought we were truly happy. I did know that he had been struggling for years with this disorder but felt that he had it under control
since he was taking his meds. Before the birth of our daughter he went on and off his meds stating that he was "feeling good" and didn't need them. It sent him in a downward spiral. He became someone I didn't even recognize. He completely abandoned my daughter and I in her first few months. He
has always been so caring and family has always been a top priority. He works 4hrs away from us so he commutes every 6days (6 days with us, 6 daysaway at work). His friends and co-workers have all informed me that they believe that he is ill and needs some help. We have all asked him to get
some therapy and have his current meds re-evaluated, but he has refused the help. I feel so torn. Do I walk away seeing as he won't get the help he so desperately needs or do I stay and help him realize that he needs to be healthy for our daughter. I'm scared that if he doesn't get help in managing his disorder that my marriage will continue on this path. I would appreciate any advice in dealing with this situation.
I am new to this forum and am in need of some advice. My husband is bipolar and I have just been devastated by infidelity. We have a beautiful 10mos old daughter and I thought we were truly happy. I did know that he had been struggling for years with this disorder but felt that he had it under control
since he was taking his meds. Before the birth of our daughter he went on and off his meds stating that he was "feeling good" and didn't need them. It sent him in a downward spiral. He became someone I didn't even recognize. He completely abandoned my daughter and I in her first few months. He
has always been so caring and family has always been a top priority. He works 4hrs away from us so he commutes every 6days (6 days with us, 6 daysaway at work). His friends and co-workers have all informed me that they believe that he is ill and needs some help. We have all asked him to get
some therapy and have his current meds re-evaluated, but he has refused the help. I feel so torn. Do I walk away seeing as he won't get the help he so desperately needs or do I stay and help him realize that he needs to be healthy for our daughter. I'm scared that if he doesn't get help in managing his disorder that my marriage will continue on this path. I would appreciate any advice in dealing with this situation.
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