The lashing out part confuses a lot of people who suffer from Bipolar. Most have suggested he has a mix of both Bipolar and BorderLine Personality Disorder (BPD). I read the description of BPD and it really does fit him a lot. But the mood swings he has are from someone with Bipolar.
You are right, I can not change my whole lifestyle to cater to his every whim. I am not a nurse, counselor, therapist, or sphy. I can't teach him ways to cope with this disorder and I am certainly not the cause. He knows he has it, he's been treated for it. I find it very irresonsible on his part for not getting his treatment.
I'm really happy for you! Yes bipolar will not be cured, but it will not take over your life either. You are doing your part to keep it under control which is the best you can do for you and your family. I'm sure you will handle it well!
Thank you on your input on the letter! I was trying to validate his emotions and show him that I understand him better. I know that I don't have the same experience as he, but at least I try to understand where he's coming from.
Yeah you are right on the sorry part. He might use to to say that I am sorry for making his life difficult :-( I know I haven't been perfect, I'm human and I will always need to learn new skills. But I think what's important is that the love and willingness is there. I'm just sad that he doesn't see it the same way.
I think he might like feeling the Mania phase, he did get institutionalied once so I am not sure why he won't get treated if he's gotten to that extent. Only he knows why he refuses treatment or even to aknowledge he has it. I guess it's easier for him to get up and run every single time he feels stress.
