I am a newcomer. I just want everyone on here to know that i find reading your stories etc a great comfort to me. I'm not ready to tell my story yet as I have had a very bad experience with someone who is bp. I love this person dearly and I am cut out from his life at the moment. Its been 6 weeks now with no contact. It hurts like hell as I never got the chance to say goodbye or ever wanted to. Thanks to all of you and lets all live in hope.:wave:

Welcome to the board. I am sorry you have been hurt. Tell your story when you are ready and you will get much support for others that have also been hurt.

Hi mrvee,

Sorry to hear you are hurting so much! I too care for someone who has BP and also have a very good friend who has since told me she has BP and thats what has brought me to this site to gain more knowledge and understanding of this awfull disease. Please post when you are ready with your story I'm sure you will find alot of support from everyone here. I'll look out for it my fellow Brit!!!:D

wend x

mrvee,
Welcome to the board. Don't worry about telling or not telling your story. Just read and hopefully somethings may click into place for you. I'm sorry you're hurting, hopefully understanding will bring some peace for you.

Nut. BP2

Hi mrvee,

Welcome to the board! :wave:

The very nature of bipolar disorder causes both the person struggling, and the ones who love them, so much pain and confusion. I am married to a BP husband and we have 2 small children. I'm sure you know by reading the posts on this board that you are far from alone. It sometimes feels that way, but we all do understand. Sometimes loving someone with BP seems very surreal - one minute they're saying one thing, the next something very different. It's hard to know what to believe, where you stand, and harder to learn ways to adapt to the unpredictability of the illness. When my husband was going thru severe mania, I was convinced that he did not love me or our family anymore. 4 yrs later, he is now medicated and sees a therapist, and apparently this was not the case, although it felt like it at the time.

I am truly sorry you are hurting and when you are ready, I'm sure many on here can offer support and insight to your own situation, and yes it is comforting to talk with those who go thru the very same things. I am curious to know if the person that you love so is in a stage of mania at the moment, where many things can happen that they would not ordinarily do if stable.

Best Regards,
4support
:angel:

hi mrvee,
I know it can be very difficult being close to someone with BP. Just know that there are other people out there just like you and you're never totally alone. I only joined the board today and already have gained so much comfort from reading peoples' messages and stories. When you feel ready to fully express yourself the words will come and you will have the support of all these people who do really understand your pain. Until then, stay strong and as positive as you can.
Best wishes and hugs
Faerie85 x

Thanks to all of you. I will get there....

Mrvee, Hope your doing well and we all hope to hear from you soon. We are here to support you.

It maybe VERY difficult for some of you but I bet it's not "difficult" for all relationships! I respect those dealing with a BP but we are not all like that... I"m sure their are relationships out there that are working just fine!!!!