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Default Mar 29, 2013 at 06:32 PM
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what was I thinking? I guess no one understands

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I am as strong as I need to be. I will stay true to myself, true to my faith. If my partner chooses to destroy a perfectly good union, I cannot stop that destruction anymore. It is not my wish, and not what I wanted for my life & future. But I will survive. Sadly, but surely, I will.
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Hello, my husband has Tourette's. I am here for social support and ideas for copping with such.
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Default Jun 25, 2013 at 02:01 PM
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Hi Dr. John! My partner has bipolar disoder and borderline personality disorder (I myself have been diagnosed bipolar 2 ) anyway what I was looking for was a little info on borderline because neither one of us really understands this diagnosis and she is currently in an inpatient facility and is attempting to get help so how do I help keep the ball rolling forward for her when she comes home?
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Hi, i just joined & I'm feeling really frustrated about my husbands bipolar disorder. I'm starting to believe my husband is right & that i will never understand his disorder. I almost don't want to understand anymore, but i still love him. I know i don't have the right attitude about how things are going & i just have an overwhelming feeling to get away. Things have went down hill again & my husband has shut me out again. This means we are not communicating & it's killing me inside. Please help before i make an incredibly stupid spure of the moment desicion that I'll surely regret later.
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My husband of 7 years just told me he is mentally ill. He has gotten progressively angrier, colder and more explosive over the last year and I knew something wasn't right and now he tells me he has "blackouts" and doesn't remember what he says to me. He threw things at me the other night and broke a chair back right off and it hit me in the head and he says it never happened but then admitted he has these "blackouts" where he has no memory of yelling at me or throwing stuff or asking for a divorce etc etc and I can't stop crying and am at my wit's end. WHAT is WRONG with him? He can be fine and calm but rarely happy, then gets silent and depressed, or he will work his rear end off around the house in a frenzy of activity, then do no activity for days and wants to sleep all the time...WHAT is going on? Can you help?
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Red face Nov 19, 2013 at 04:37 PM
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Hi I'm new here do finding my feet... I'd really like to find a few willing and experienced people caring for and enduring the roller coated of living with a loved one with BPD or other Personality Disorders. I really think it will help to share with someone I can build a rapport with. I don't expect any restrictive commitment just support from people who 'get it'...
Hoping to hear from someone...
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If you're someone who's in a current relationship with someone who has a personality disorder, or someone who's had a past relationship with them, this is a forum to share experience, coping tips, and more.

Please keep in mind -- we're a place for mental health support. Be respectful when discussing these issues and try not to generalize.

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Hi Doc John I'm really in a situation. I have bipolar and GAD . MY husband wants his sister to live with us. She has Dependant Personality Disorder and Borderline PD. I'm having a difficult time dealing with this. I have a 13 yr. old stepson as well. He has ADHD with poss. bipolar. I just want to get healthy. I'm a retired RN now on disability due to bipolar. So it would definitely help to have his drug. ins. I love him but this is definitely difficult to adjust to this ideal Our house is small. We plan on moving in the future to a bigger house. Has anyone had a similar situation or just some ideals on how to handle this. Especially feeling like I'll never have my husband to myself. He feels a need to take her on a separate Valentines Dinner since she's never been married and alone no real friends. Works at Walmart 51 yrs. old but a child in many ways. Am I asking to much . Someone please help.
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My husband of 7 years just told me he is mentally ill. He has gotten progressively angrier, colder and more explosive over the last year and I knew something wasn't right and now he tells me he has "blackouts" and doesn't remember what he says to me. He threw things at me the other night and broke a chair back right off and it hit me in the head and he says it never happened but then admitted he has these "blackouts" where he has no memory of yelling at me or throwing stuff or asking for a divorce etc etc and I can't stop crying and am at my wit's end. WHAT is WRONG with him? He can be fine and calm but rarely happy, then gets silent and depressed, or he will work his rear end off around the house in a frenzy of activity, then do no activity for days and wants to sleep all the time...WHAT is going on? Can you help?
Sounds like Bipolar. I have it . He needs medical attention now. I would make it a deal breaker that he get treatment & therapy. You cannot put yourself at risk. Best wishes K
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Hi, i just joined & I'm feeling really frustrated about my husbands bipolar disorder. I'm starting to believe my husband is right & that i will never understand his disorder. I almost don't want to understand anymore, but i still love him. I know i don't have the right attitude about how things are going & i just have an overwhelming feeling to get away. Things have went down hill again & my husband has shut me out again. This means we are not communicating & it's killing me inside. Please help before i make an incredibly stupid spure of the moment desicion that I'll surely regret later.
There is a site called Bipolar Manifesto it helps family and the Bipolar individual deal with relationships I hope this helps I have Bipolar. Bipolars need to help themselves as well. Don't be abused. You may have to remove yourself at times. Best Wishes K
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yes I understand . Begin reading walking on eggshells if this is Bpd . If something else get as much info and education on it to deal with this . I had to remove all contact with a sister who has Borderline PD. Sometimes you have to do that for your emotional safety.
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My friend is like me a member of AA. He is Bipolar lives with his wife in Provo UT. While in his manic state his behavior is illegal and not what he would do in his depressed state. What can he do? He is willing now to do anything. Any suggestions? Commack69
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Do you have any advice on how to get over a sociopathic ex? Please it's driving me crazy x
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hi my partner of almost 15 years has associative personality disorder (apd) I found this out the hard way.
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Default Sep 30, 2014 at 01:52 PM
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Hi ! Living with a man that has antisocial p.d. is no picnic! I love who he is at the core. It is the disorder that isn't so friendly. Lot's of lies about anything, and a seemingly selfish, self absorbed demeanor are only a mask for him. I know he really has a very low self esteem. I remain quiet and must absorb the less appealing parts of him. That is where I pray this site can help me!
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GoddessoWind; It's very hard. You may be suffering from PTSD, as it is traumatic to wrap your mind around your ex's personality. Biggest thing, they draw you in. They don't realize they are sick & you suffer. Then they are gone. Leaves you empty & confused. Maybe depressed?
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Hello,
I will keep this short and sweet, but I just need some basic advice. I was dating a man with BPD for over a year. We just got our first place together and things have been really rocky. He just moved out a couple of weeks ago and in with a friend. He has asked to keep his belongings at what was out place along with his animals. I eventually was okay with it, then we hung out a couple of times. Things went well until the second time, when I said something that apparently was triggering to him. He asked for space the next day and long story short, I texted him a few messages because I was having a hard day in general. He finally got all of my messages and chewed me out for invading his space. This is a side of him I have never seen before. He was so extremely hurtful and Angeles towards me. I'm pretty sure he is splitting but it was just awful. I don't know why I am getting the love and then anger. I don't know how to handle this situation.
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Hi I'm new here do finding my feet... I'd really like to find a few willing and experienced people caring for and enduring the roller coated of living with a loved one with BPD or other Personality Disorders. I really think it will help to share with someone I can build a rapport with. I don't expect any restrictive commitment just support from people who 'get it'...
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I'm here. Would love to connect and share....I too am wanting to find support.
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Hi Dr John. My husband suffers with depression and at times closes down totally. There is very little support for partners of people suffering with depression. It would be nice to find other people who understand situation.
I can relate. My b/f has been diagnosed with depression and is on medication, seeing a therapist and a psychiatrist. He has had 8 jobs in the past year. He interviews well, but once he gets the job, he gets discouraged and quits after a week or two. Before he was on meds, he was verbally abusive to me and the road rage was terrible. He is much better now, but I cannot take the constant job hopping. He is retired and doesn't need to work, but I need to have him out of the house--when he is here, he micromanages everything I do--from what am I eating for breakfast to what am I wearing to yoga class to when will I be home. It drives me bananas. I spend as little time at home as possible because I cannot stand this. It is suffocating. The latest happened tonight. He was supposed to start a new job tomorrow, and I was so looking forward to having my life back after weeks of having him home. Tonight he announced that he would not go to this job because it's "not what I want to do." I am ready to pack this relationship in, and we've been together 8 years. Advice, anyone?
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Thank you for this and the many opportunities of obtaining a better understanding of myself. Upon reviewing i look forward to learnig more from others experiences and also resolutions in helping with specific issues.
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