My husband has just threatened me

[sunshine_gg]

My husband has just threatened me

Heart, is he taking steroids??? They will do a number on ya... temper and otherwise.

[gyco]

My husband has just threatened me

hi heart its a proven fact,to much is not good,even exercise,with his meds , off and on use,could be altering his chemistry,considering his size and strength he could be a danger to himself or others in front of his locomotive thots,ive seen a few shrinks,im not a doctor,but his comments aren't appropriate,he did love u once,rite gyco hope this doesnt offend

[Rachelita]

My husband has just threatened me

Is he by any chance also using steroids? That will totally cause mania... Or at least heighten his natural manic states.

[MyHeartIsDrenchedInWine]

My husband has just threatened me

He is not using steroids, he is naturally muscular and does lots of cardio (like 70 mile bike rides!) to lean out. Years ago when he was lifting I noticed he was very prone to rage, back then he was undiagnosed and I didn't really know what bipolar was which made things so much harder and confusing. Understanding the condition has helped me immensely. He is furious that I told our boys he is bipoplar but I did so because I do not want what happened to me to happen to them, although to some extent it already has. He has left them shattered after his tirades on many occaison. He is the one that is different but he can do a number on your self esteem and really confuse you if you are young and uneducated about what is happening. Thanks to all of you I have been able to begin handling all of this sober, but it is a daily struggle. I can't talk about this stuff with the neighbor's that is for sure.

[Beaches]

My husband has just threatened me

Bi polar personality disorder is one of the hardest for family members to deal with. The ups and the downs and never knowing what will trigger what. The bottom line is that you and your children need to feel safe and loved in your environment. Love does not hurt.

[polaryzed]

My husband has just threatened me

MyHeart goes out to you . . .

Are all bi-polar people violent or verbally abusive? (My daughter has a bi-polar mother-in-law).

Do they actually forget the conversation from the evening before?

Does your hubby drink alot?

Is bi-polar hereditary?

You just made me STOP IN MY TRACKS and go backward in time. OMG . . .

I am so glad you and your sons are safe MyHeart. I agree with everyone else abt. having a plan for you and your sons (and any pets you might have).

Stay Safe . . . :l

[Accountable for Me]

My husband has just threatened me

polaryzed;580355 wrote: Are all bi-polar people violent or verbally abusive? (My daughter has a bi-polar mother-in-law).

Do they actually forget the conversation from the evening before?

Does your hubby drink alot?

Is bi-polar hereditary?

You just made me STOP IN MY TRACKS and go backward in time. OMG . . .

I am so glad you and your sons are safe MyHeart. I agree with everyone else abt. having a plan for you and your sons (and any pets you might have).

Stay Safe . . . :l

If someone is not treated with medication and counseling for bi-polar it can be an absolute abusive nightmare.

Bi-polar can be hereditary. Most bipolar people have problems with substance abuse until they are diagnosed. Well, they will still have the addiction problems but once they are receiving help and wanting help the substance abuse problem can go away.

I think anyone who has bipolar and stops there meds certainly should pay the consequences for hurting others mentally/physically.

Just as anything else in life it is up to the person with a mental illness to be responsible for his/her own actions.... which means getting help, staying on medication, living a healthy life and being monitored by a professional.

Bipolar disorder is not the end all. Although some people are way to quick to judge a person with it. It has a horrible stigma attached to it. This is why most can't accept they are bipolar. It makes them feel less of a person. BUT it is manageable with meds etc...

I was diagnosed last year and have been feeling better than ever under the watch of my doctor and counselor. I have never been violent but when I did drink - watch out! My mouth went off and could wound like a rattle snake bite.

I hope that sheds some light for you, polaryzed.

[SKendall]

My husband has just threatened me

Yes, he needs to resume his meds, but you can't force a person to do that, apart from an ultimatum. i.e. one more rage and he or you is out of there.

Do the best you can to protect yourself and your sons. Please take care.

[polaryzed]

My husband has just threatened me

I was blind but now I see . . .

I had no idea . . . I thought bi-polar (or manic depressant) pertained to very few people. Boy I need to get my head out of the sand. So I am off to Google more info. on the subject. I have an awful feeling someone very close to me may have this problem too.

Thanx for the feedback . . .:l

[Accountable for Me]

My husband has just threatened me

polaryzed;580427 wrote: I had no idea . . . I thought bi-polar (or manic depressant) pertained to very few people. Boy I need to get my head out of the sand. So I am off to Google more info. on the subject. I have an awful feeling someone very close to me may have this problem too.

Thanx for the feedback . . .:l

What's that saying? 'Knowledge is power!' :l I hope this person gets the help they need! xoxo

[beautifulred]

My husband has just threatened me

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[gyco]

My husband has just threatened me

hi heart you ok,hellooooo out there,and beauti,i am so sad you ladies got to go thro this crap i do so hope it works, out for ya all gyco

[MyHeartIsDrenchedInWine]

My husband has just threatened me

I'm fine, he is out of town until tomorrow, LOL! It's nice to raise awareness. There are a lot of wonderful people in this world that are bipolar and never become violent.

I find this video beautiful and enlightening http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDrnSS2pT_4[/video]]YouTube - FAMOUS PEOPLE WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER

[Ripple]

My husband has just threatened me

MyHeartIsDrenchedInWine;578192 wrote: My husband is bipolar and off his medications and has been drinking. He said if I sleep in our bed tonight he will make it a "night of hell". I refuse to sleep in the guest bedroom, I do not think it is right to give in to his mania and acquiesce to his every illogical whim. He is currently screaming at me "Munchausen's Mom" and just about every other derogatory word you could think of. He is saying I'm evil and I am turning everyone against him. I really do NOT want to call 911. I'm not sure what to do and this whole thing is making it very hard for me not to drink.

Thanks for listening, this is very difficult : (

Dear MHIDIW~
Please, place some meds in his drink, or leave! You do not deserve to be drenched in horror. Been there, done that. He will drag you down and get YOU arrested, listen to ME.

Love ya Ripped. :l:l:l

[IAD]

My husband has just threatened me

Back in the old days they use to call it Manic depression.........My father had it, was in the hospital for 3 months. He was in the Army then.....back in those days they over did it on treatment. I quess because they did'nt know what else to do. After that time they deamed him cured ( ha...what a bunch of shit ! ) But at least later on they recognized that this was a mental illness that could be treated with medication. My father was fine the rest of his life. I have a bit of it myself...I'm on Zoloft...I'm maintaining. IAD