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Partners moods

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Belle0 · 01/10/2019 12:38

Hi I'm new to this and dont even know if I'm posting in the right place I just really need someone to talk to. My partner suffers from a health condition which really affects his moods and it's so hard being on the sharp end of these mood swings all the time. I am left feeling like I am always in the wrong and no matter what I do, I just dont do anything right. I really truly feel at my worst today and having to fight back the constant tears all day. When things are good, it is really great we love each other so very much but when it's a bad day, it just is the worst place to be. I dont even think any of this is making much sense I just felt I needed to try and get out some if how I am feeling as I have absolutely noone that I can talk to. I hope someone is listening

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Span1elsRock · 01/10/2019 12:41

Was your life destiny to be someone's punch bag? No it wasn't.

There is NO excuse for doing this to someone, no matter their state of health.

The only person standing in your way of a better life is yourself Flowers

Gothichouse40 · 01/10/2019 12:48

I do not know what the health condition is, but personally I would not stand for it health condition or not. No one should be living like they are walking on eggshells. You need to talk to him and tell him how these moods are making you feel,obviously chose your time.
I cannot be bothered with adults that go into moods and at times it is definitely used in relationships as a method of control. eg going into the huff when they cannot get their own way or about some imaginery slight on them. Unfortunately, I do not have enough information from you to really decide which this is.
Just don't tolerate the moods, if he goes into one just tell him you will leave him to it! Go out, read a book, watch TV. Tell him that if he is going to sulk like a five year old,he can let you know when he comes out of it. However, if he is really getting you down this badly, you may have to consider do you want to live like this for the rest of your life? Only you can decide what the answer to that is.

Gilead · 01/10/2019 12:52

He is using his moods to control you. Eventually you will spend your life walking on eggshells and doing all you can to make him happy. What will you be doing to make you happy?
Get out, now!

NearlyGranny · 01/10/2019 12:58

Are his moods actually the result of a medical condition? If he works, does he take his moods out on his boss the same way he does with you? What is he doing to get things sorted?

Nobody can help their moods but everyone past toddlerhood can totally control how they treat other people during them!

If you're feeling this bad, it must be quite nasty treatment he's dishing out. You are under no obligation to stick around taking it just because he's ill, you know.

recklessruby · 01/10/2019 13:10

Is it bipolar OP? Because unmedicated he really can't help it. That said he can make sure he takes his medication religiously and no you shouldn't have to be someone s metaphorical punching bag however ill they are.
Do you have support for you because it's a lonely long road living with this?

Dogsaremyfavorite · 01/10/2019 16:47

Sorry Op, that must be really hard for you.

If he has got a mood disorder then he should be under the care of a Dr. most likely with medication.

It’s his responsibility to ensure he Takes his condition seriously and realizes the impact of it on you. If he doesn’t take it seriously then realize it’s going to get worse for you.

All the best op.

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