So.. DP has bipolar diagnosed, and has had quite a number of manic episodes resulting in having to be sectioned. He then has the meds.. Which plunge him down too far and into a depressed state where he ends up feeling that he can't cope with work etc and he leaves. It's really hard going and I never feel relaxed but always on edge and "on duty" as a career, counsellor..
I love him dearly but its so draining. I saw on a Web page that most relationships fail due to the stresses of this illness and I'm afraid this will become another. Are there any positives or ways to deal which involve not being preoccupied 24/7.. I feel its taken over my life as well as his.