Posted by Poet on January 14, 2004, at 18:17:09
In reply to My husband looks at me if I'm crazy, posted by holymama on January 14, 2004, at 13:32:24
Hi Holymama,
Ah, yes, the you're crazy look. I know it well.
I'm not bipolar, but my husband diagnosed me himself. I have depression, social anxiety and am a recovered (only a few lapses) bulimic.
I'm waiting to get an offer for a new job that needs references checked as a formality. He tells me I'm getting manic, what it is is excitement. I carefully explained what I am feeling and why I am feeling it and he finally understood.
I think you need to talk to your husband about what you feel when you're manic and what you feel when you're not. He might be worried that something will happen to you and he won't be able to help. I know that's an issue with my husband.
Maybe your husband needs to be aware of what being bipolar is and isn't. Like Penny suggested, if you are seeing a therapist or a psychiatrist, it might be beneficial to have a couples session.
I hope I was of some help.
Take care.
Poet
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