My DP has recently been diagnosed with bipolar. We've only been together 7 months, so trying to keep what is a relatively new relationship on track, combined with this diagnosis is proving testing...
My DP was diagnosed following episodes of going completely 'off radar' from me, family and friends, ie not answering the phone, texts, emails etc, not going out at all, just spending days or up to a week in his flat, not sleeping, not eating, sometimes drinking to numb the anxiety and constant noise in his head.
He was diagnosed about a month ago and his since been on Lithium for 2 weeks. His dosage was altered last week, and over the weekend he had another 'episode', which has resulted in him tonight being hospitalised. He's just called me to tell me this, and that they want to keep him in for two weeks.
He was convinced that I was going to end our relationship immediately, which I'm not going to do, however I am scared at what may lie ahead.
Has anyone else experienced a similar situation of being with someone with mental illness, whilst also trying to keep calm/sane themselves? (I have low level depression/anxiety too, but never bad enough to be on anti-depressants).
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Anyone else had/have a DP with mental illness/bipolar? Advice needed please
tigerbear · 20/07/2015 21:34
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