[jocc12345]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum and could do with some advice. My partner of 6 years was diagnosed with bipolar about 3 years ago, he is also an alcoholic. After much trial and error, he found a combination of medication that suited him. About 18months after dianosis, he seemed to be coping really well until he decided he no longer needed the meds. No amount of begging and pleading from me would convince him otherwise. It took about 2 months of no meds before he became ill again. He returned to his meds but things haven't been the same since then.

The reason he was initially diagnosed was because he became delusional. We were in a happy, loving and honest relationship with 2 children. One evening, he was a home whilst I was at college. When I returned, he was very drunk and confused. He claimed that he suddenly "remembered" that 2 weeks earlier, I had slept with one of his colleagues! This was complete and utter rubbish. I thought he'd nodded off and dreamt this, but he was adamant it had happened. We then went to the doctor and he was diagnosed. During his good episodes, he has realised that this is just a delusion. Now, despite taking his meds, his paranoia worsened. He has now stated he is going to leave me on Friday because I'm a liar and a ****. He absolutley hates me at the moment and the only reason for this is his delusion. I've asked him to see his doctor but in his paranoid state he thinks this all part of my plan to make him beleive he is mad. To everyone around him he seems fine. Without any family support I'm feeling very lost and lonely at the moment. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Jo