A Bi-polar spouse is the death of many marriages. The condition may not show initially and the swings may not be as severe initially, but it can get so severe that involuntary treatment is required before the spouse hurts someone or his or herself.

I don't think I could deal with a bi-polar spouse for long, especially with kids in the picture, but some do. It's not that uncommon.

In my experience, the meds do keep the patient out of the ditches, but they don't like taking them, especially in the manic phase. And, they will pretend to take them instead of taking them.

Divorce is divorce, just document things and if there is a medical diagnosis, use it.

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Posted by TigerGman

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Posted on 12/5/23 at 8:08 am to SpotCheckBilly

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Divorce is divorce, just document things and if there is a medical diagnosis, use it.

Would you leave your spouse if she had Cancer or early Alzheimer's?

Bipolar is a disease like any other. Only a coward abandons a sick spouse...

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Posted by Saskwatch

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Posted on 12/5/23 at 9:14 am to SpotCheckBilly

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but it can get so severe that involuntary treatment is required

Maybe it's an easier process if you're a spouse and requesting involuntary treatment for someone suffering from an episode but it's difficult to get someone committed. Quite honestly if an adult is bipolar and doesn't wish to commit to treatment or take responsible steps to manage their condition then it's an unmitigated train wreck and little else that anyone can do but standby and watch. My relationship with a close family member is non-existent at this point due BP and it's the most difficult thing I deal with in my life and see how it crushes the person suffering from it.

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