I am new to this board so if I ask a stupid question just overlook it. My wife of 19 years has is bipolar. That is a chemical imbalance that affects the brain causing all sorts of problems. She hears voices, sees things (cats, cockroaches, and other things), and has extreme paranoia, deep depression, and a host of other items.
She is on loads of meds and sees a therapist about once a month. At times, she may see a therapist more often. She is also in a day treatment program (5 hours a day) for 3 days a week. She has had this illness for 3-5 years now and most of her family just does NOT understand!
She requires supervision because left alone she will cut herself and do other things destructive. Currently she is so doped up that she can barely walk and go to the bathroom on her on. Also, she has been in and out of the hospital several times.
My basic question is this, how long do I hold on? I’m only 39 years old. She is just 38 years old. We do have a 17-year-old son too. I have done most if not all the caring for him all his life too.
I do love my wife and desire her to be well. Short of a miracle, she will never be well. She does receive ss.
I am the vice president of a local insurance agency and stand a good chance of losing my job due to the lost time and attention to my work. When do I call it quits?
By the way, I am now on meds for mild depression and anxiety.
wife has bipolar 
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