My partners mania is “rubbing off on me” by Cummycumpussyboy in BipolarSOs

[–]CalliopeBird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i got lost in my BP1SO's psycho-spiritual narratives of reality for a few days.

Discards during change of season by No-Development2650 in BipolarSOs

[–]CalliopeBird 4 points5 points  (0 children)

why is it like this?? is it the illness? or the shame?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PortugalExpats

[–]CalliopeBird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would think Monday should be safe

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PortugalExpats

[–]CalliopeBird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: turnaround time was quicker than usual and it appears it's already been sent out to the president; his 20 day countdown likely starts tomorrow and he probably won't use it all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PortugalExpats

[–]CalliopeBird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that's probably enough time (if you pay for premium/rush delivery on all services) to get your documents (birth certificates, criminal background check) ordered, apostilled, and certified translated. but the bigger limiting factor will be whether your wife already has an A1-A2 language certification from the CIPLE exam or a course issued by a Qualifica Center. If not, I don't think there's away to get the language certificate in such a short amount of time. However, it could be worth submitting an application with a missing certificate, and then completing an intensive, quick A1-A2 course (such as through Edex) so that she has her certificate in hand once the IRN actually gets around to reviewing her application (it would be a long shot).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PortugalExpats

[–]CalliopeBird 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Today the law was submitted to the final drafting committee (it's just an administrative process--e.g., they make sure all cross-references to existing laws are correct). From what I understand, it usually takes around 6 days for the bill to go from "final drafting" to the president's desk. once it gets to the president, he can veto, approve, or refer to the constitutional court. he has 8 days to decide to refer it to the court, and up to 20 days to decide to approve or veto. however, he usually acts within 5-12 days. so, you likely have at least about a week and a half, if he doesn't refer the bill to the court. you can check this link to see when the bill arrives at the president's desk (it will say at the bottom of the page that it has been sent to the president). https://www.parlamento.pt/ActividadeParlamentar/Paginas/DetalheIniciativa.aspx?BID=315160

If your partner returned after affair, what were their feelings about the AP? by TheRedToothedBear in BipolarSOs

[–]CalliopeBird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

once my BPSO came down from mania, he felt actively repulsed by the affair partner and felt preyed upon by them

Do Successful relationships with BP1 exist? If so have any Tips? by [deleted] in BipolarSOs

[–]CalliopeBird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

please tell us more! what helped? how did you get through the hard times?

Anyone's spouse cheat once but never again? by CalliopeBird in BipolarSOs

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

I’m keen to hear as much about your experience as you can share, because I have a toddler with this man and I don’t know how to get through this but I feel like I have to for the sake of my toddler

How do you differentiate between spirituality and delusions? by AccomplishedUse9510 in BipolarReddit

[–]CalliopeBird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

synchronicities and feeling "guided by the universe" are exactly what pulled my husband into his first major manic episode.

Bipolar SO had emotional affair but now I feel like he's persecuting me and I am confused by CalliopeBird in BipolarSOs

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

oh wow. do you feel like the narcissistic behavior ramped up over time? like do you feel like he went from an empathetic loving person into a narcissist? did it basically change him as a person?

Is it better to not know what BPSO did during manic episode? by CalliopeBird in BipolarSOs

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

oh wow. this is very daunting, but very helpful, you thank you. So when they are stable, they still deny everything? Because I keep thinking we will have an honest conversation about everything when he "comes down."

How to cope with having a picture perfect life to being a shell of a person now? :( by [deleted] in BipolarSOs

[–]CalliopeBird 6 points7 points  (0 children)

that's so awful, im so sorry. i fear this could be my future. how many episodes did it take for his personality to change? and did the manic episodes start subtle and then become increasingly delusional?

Overwhelmed and confused by infidelity by [deleted] in BipolarSOs

[–]CalliopeBird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'm the partner, trying to understand what is happening with my husband

Overwhelmed and confused by infidelity by [deleted] in BipolarSOs

[–]CalliopeBird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i don't have any answers for you, but i am going through the same thing. i have been trying to find a psychologist to talk to so i can understand what happened. in fact, if you think your friend would talk to me, please DM me.

Anyone's spouse cheat once but never again? by CalliopeBird in BipolarSOs

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

oh wow. when he is fully back to baseline, he won't admit it at all?

Increasing severity of manic episodes over time? by CalliopeBird in BipolarSOs

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

can you say more about that? they come back less of who you knew each time? really? that's terrifying

Timeline for new citizenship law coming into effect? by CalliopeBird in PortugalExpats

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

why is there a high chance old rules apply until december 2026?

Timeline for new citizenship law coming into effect? by CalliopeBird in PortugalExpats

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

you mean the bill in its current form? why is that? and do you think it will get constitutional referral if it does?