NuevaVida
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ORIGINAL: Jeffff He may be a putz, he may not. I have stood by someone who had similar issues. We, once again have only one side. How is this........... " I have a slave who after 5 months together told me she is bi-polar. I was shocked and when I ask why she waited so long she told me she was afraid I would reject her." " She is getting help and is often ok, yet I still feel lied to and mislead" What would you do?" I am not saying this is what happened. I am saying it is possible. Bingo. I know of two different men who experienced this, with two different women. In both cases, she didn't tell him she had bi-polar. In both cases she stopped her meds. In both cases, her manic episodes became extreme, to the point of violence and threats of violence. In both cases, these men had to let her go for their own mental health (and in one case, the well being of his child). Let's not all jump to conclusions about what a creep this guy is. If you've ever lived with someone with this condition, who refused treatment, you might think differently. The OP is saying "therapy for 6 months." 6 months is only a start. I know something about bi-polar, as I have two siblings and a cousin who have this awful condition. The two siblings are faithfully sticking to treatment plans, although my brother strayed from his treatment for awhile and it almost cost him his family. My poor sister-in-law could not handle his mania and raise two children and keep a healthy home with all that going on. Upon the threat of losing his family, he jumped back on board and is committed to staying on plan. The cousin is not, and has made life hell for everyone who has tried to help her. It's really not so cut and dry, folks. To the OP, what are you doing for yourself, regarding your condition? Are you taking accountability for your own treatment? Are you regularly taking your medication and are you committed to remaining in treatment? You say you have professionals but I don't know what that means, exactly. Therapists? Psychiatrists? MDs? How long have you been in treatment so far? There are a lot of unknowns here, which could make a huge difference in the situation. I wish you the best.
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