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Jul 19, 2018 at 07:47 AM
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My gf and I both suffer from bipolar, both are currently medicated. I am in therapy, she isn't. We had a relationship (1 Year) which ended last year due to factors such as her being jealous of my son, not giving her enough attention (according to her) and we just were both unhappy. We broke up for 7 months, and since she started medication, we tried again. It went well for 6 months, but things have gone to **** again. All the previous issues are there, with one or two new ones (her being manipulative about me earning more, her alcoholic father).
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Jul 19, 2018 at 03:21 PM
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Hello jingertee: I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral!
 I hope you find PC to be of benefit.  I'm sorry you are faced with this dilemma.  I don't know as there is a lot I can say with regard to this except that, at least in my opinion, you are not responsible for your ex's actions.  She has to take responsibility for seeking out the help she needs in order to deal with the mental health issues she has. At least that is the way I see it.  There is a forum, here on PC, dedicated to the subject of bipolar disorder. Here's a link: https://forums.psychcentral.com/bipolar/ And then here's a link to an article, from PsychCentral's archives, on the subject of living day-to-day with bipolar disorder: https://psychcentral.com/lib/living-...olar-disorder/ Also here's a link to an article on the subject of domestic violence (including threats & stalking) & what to do about it. The article seems to be targeted toward victims of abuse within families. However perhaps there are some suggestions in it that can provide some "food for thought", as the saying goes: https://psychcentral.com/lib/steps-t...stic-violence/ My best wishes to you… 
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Jul 19, 2018 at 03:44 PM
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If she threatens suicide call the police on her let them help her. You will just have to cut her off totally phone, social media ... everything.
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Jul 19, 2018 at 03:49 PM
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If stalking is a worry then get a restraining order as well as do what Christina said and call the cops on her when she threatens suicide.
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Jul 20, 2018 at 01:07 AM
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Thanks guys. I'm not doing that well. I know this is text book, but I really do love her, and I was so hoping it could work. This is our second try. First break up was pretty much the same as this one, same reasons - me not giving her enough attention. Her being jealous of my son. It just really sucks, because it is really difficult for me.
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Jul 20, 2018 at 02:00 AM
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This is just so difficult - I expected it to be easy to turn my back and walk away. I do still love her
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Jul 20, 2018 at 06:32 AM
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What do you guys think of us going for couples therapy with her psychologist?
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Jul 20, 2018 at 08:53 AM
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My husband’s ex did that. Call the police. Let them deal with her
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