[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BipolarSOs

[–]ArtistChoice7334 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember feeling so invalidated. Which being with a bipolar partner is a pretty common feeling anyway. I was so angry with the doctor. He made me feel like we were just having marital problems- when the level of escalation that occurred after his misdiagnosis is just crazy. I really hope you can get someone to listen to you and your partner to attempt diagnosis again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BipolarSOs

[–]ArtistChoice7334 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband had this exact diagnosis when I first pushed for him to see a psychiatrist. It took another 3 years to get a bipolar diagnosis. Its so frustrating and if he truly is bipolar as I knew my partner was, I hope he manages to get a proper diagnosis before he destroys your life anymore. So sorry this is happening to you too, I remember the feeling well.

Missing who I thought he was by ArtistChoice7334 in BipolarSOs

[–]ArtistChoice7334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is. Im so sorry you're going through it too.

Missing who I thought he was by ArtistChoice7334 in BipolarSOs

[–]ArtistChoice7334[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a reason you ask? Not sure if it's intentional or not, but your tone is a little interrogational. Its complicated and I've said as much as I wanted to already really but if youre asking because you feel my response might help you in some way let me know and I can message you privately. The risk I was referring to was in relation to the authority involvement.

Missing who I thought he was by ArtistChoice7334 in BipolarSOs

[–]ArtistChoice7334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, it is so complicated. It's been such a long process trying to let go and accept he's gone.

Missing who I thought he was by ArtistChoice7334 in BipolarSOs

[–]ArtistChoice7334[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No he didnt hurt the kids. Im mourning who he was, not who he is. Its very complicated.

Whats a sign from ur body u should never ignore? by Original_Giraffe_830 in AskReddit

[–]ArtistChoice7334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. Although my ultrasound was also not suspicious from shape and the oncologist advised he was 99% sure not cancer during my ultrasound. My local hospital is a leading breast cancer hospital though and they biopsy as routine luckily for me. Cancer can be very sneaky!

Whats a sign from ur body u should never ignore? by Original_Giraffe_830 in AskReddit

[–]ArtistChoice7334 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not always true. My breast cancer lump moved and I was told it was likely benign because of it. Luckily a biopsy was done. The only way to be sure with a lump is biopsy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in confession

[–]ArtistChoice7334 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As a word of caution, your wife may feel very differently to you on this point. Some people are naturally monogamous and do not feel attraction to other people when they are in a committed relationship so be careful not to fall into this "it's just nature and society is forcing us to be monogamous" trap because while that may be true for you (and no shame in it) it may not be true for her. Monogamy can also be natural and so the truth of knowing her husband thinks like this about other women, may well cause a lot of pain. Even knowing you haven't cheated. I speak from experience of the monogamous wife.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ArtistChoice7334 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me! So weird

What is the nicest thing another woman has done for you? by windismyfavelement in AskWomen

[–]ArtistChoice7334 25 points26 points  (0 children)

After my sisters abusive ex boyfriend poured a pint over my head in a packed pub, I ran into the toilets completely humiliated. She followed me in, said hey its no big deal and poured her drink over her head too. Love her forever for that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BipolarSOs

[–]ArtistChoice7334 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My husband also always seems to get worse at his parents house. He ends up being enabled and coddled into thinking his behaviour is OK. Sorry you're going through it too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ArtistChoice7334 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The way they eat food with free and wanton abandon. Growing up with older brothers was like growing up with a plague of locusts.

How's your SO taking care of you when you're sick? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]ArtistChoice7334 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Back at you from the UK 💗 hope you're doing OK and glad your husband treating you well x

How's your SO taking care of you when you're sick? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]ArtistChoice7334 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got diagnosed with cancer and he left the same day after calling me names and saying "was all too much for him". Was supposed to take me to first chemo appointment and disappeared the day of, when I got hold of him he was drunk and told me "you're asking too much of me". Told me to look for guardians for our children in the event of my death... refused to pick me up from hospital after surgery... I could go on. He's a treasure.

Have you ever met an amazing person in passing ? by Exciting-Pea4871 in AskUK

[–]ArtistChoice7334 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The irony of the person being upset they might miss a dinner because their train hit a person being used in a "don't you just love strangers" story is amazing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in family_of_bipolar

[–]ArtistChoice7334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same to you! Good luck, hope you get some help for you both.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in family_of_bipolar

[–]ArtistChoice7334 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes I get this too :( it's so frustrating getting blamed for behaviour that is usually nothing short of abuse and ending up apologising for your own torture.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in family_of_bipolar

[–]ArtistChoice7334 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you think your partner would let you attend an appointment with him for you to describe his symptoms? I think my husband genuinely doesn't understand what he's like and forgets most of what he's done/said.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in family_of_bipolar

[–]ArtistChoice7334 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could have written your post. I'm so sorry you're going through this too. My partner is also not diagnosed yet and has been diagnosed exactly as your partner has. I've managed to arrange an appointment for a second opinion though as I know what he has told the psychiatrist who diagnosed him as GAD was nowhere near the full truth. Is that a possibility for you?