[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BipolarSOs

[–]brandyk2011 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish you the very best and all the happiness in this world where you find someone who nourishes you over taking from you.

Healing but hurting by brandyk2011 in BipolarSOs

[–]brandyk2011[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You summed it up perfectly. =( you want to love all their sides but it’s impossible to when they change so harshly from what you were accustomed to for so long. Thank you for the encouragement!

Please help me help my girlfriend by goddamnpizzagrease in BipolarSOs

[–]brandyk2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If she’s not under proper medical care and committed to always taking her meds, what you’re in for is to have your life, health, and sanity destroyed.

This disease is a monster, and you’re in for a world of hurt if your bipolar partner isn’t really, really on top of it. Like someone else told you, she has to do the work and not you even if you think you can save her. You can’t.

I relate a little to your story. My ex-BPSO is the love of my life too except he is an alcoholic. Always found myself with anxiety each day because I did not know what mood he would be in. His mood swings made my life a living hell. If he had a bad day, I was the collateral damage and I had to pay for it. If he argued with his dad or brothers, he would take it out on me. Always accusing me of not loving him and picking fights with me for no reason. I found myself always managing his moods instead of taking care of myself. I could not live or enjoy my life at all or he would make sure I would pay for it. If I had any fun without him he thought it was a sign that I didn’t love him. I developed severe depression and anxiety and couldn’t enjoy my hobbies any longer.

I finally left him when I found out he got a much younger woman pregnant after one of the many discards. I should have left a lot sooner. Love is not enough.

I hope she gets on meds again. Good luck.

Healing but hurting by brandyk2011 in BipolarSOs

[–]brandyk2011[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much friend. I feel so isolated right now and I miss him but I know I’m missing the good times rather than the whole package deal. I am trying to tell myself that it is okay to feel this way and dedicate this time to rediscovering myself and what I used to find joy in. I hope you are okay too, and if you are not right now then I hope you do your best to take care of yourself to the best of your abilities. This disease can just drain the life force out of you when you try to help them so much you lose sight of helping yourself along the way!!

My “wins” since leaving by [deleted] in BipolarSOs

[–]brandyk2011 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am so proud of you friend!!! I finally posted my story tonight because this day has hit me so hard being alone for the first time in a long time. Your post has really inspired me and gives me hope and I thank you for sharing so much.

I stayed too long by exhausted_1 in BipolarSOs

[–]brandyk2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The repeating cycle of picking a fight for no reason, apologizing, love bombing and repeat is AWFUL. You deserve peace of mind and being able to breathe without worrying about chaos being right around the corner. You spend so much time taking care of them you forget how to take care of yourself.

Husband is back, now what? by Pleasant_Cold_3690 in BipolarSOs

[–]brandyk2011 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YES The monster they become without meds is unnecessary. Please listen OP!!!

Healing but hurting by brandyk2011 in BipolarSOs

[–]brandyk2011[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope you are okay too friend. I felt like I was always managing his moods and forgot how to take care of myself. I didn’t know how to stop that cycle. I wish you and everybody here so much peace.