My Newly Diag. BiPolar Husband - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

confused&hurt · 08-14-2003, 11:03 AM

Not sure what to do. My husband is an active addict and now has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder (which I was questioning because of the drastic jeckle/hyde mood swings). I have soooooo tried to be patient and understanding, but i'm finding it harder and harder to do lately. Any advice on how to stand by him without beginning to resent him as I feel like I'm starting to? Please help.

08-14-2003, 12:28 PM

Hi Amy,

I went through this process and the thing that helped me the most was learning all I could about addiction. I posted a few posts on the alanon and naranon boards yesterday that really explains the addictive process. Information really helped me with the resentment. It's a process and it takes time.

Hugs,
MG

Juls · 08-14-2003, 08:30 PM

Hi Amy,

What MG suggests is true. The more information you have, the better armed you will be to understand what is going on. The anon boards have good support for dealing with an addicted person, and feel free to come here anytime to vent or talk.

We all support each other here, and are always here if you need us.

Juls

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confused&hurt Paused Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portsmouth, NH Posts: 1	My Newly Diag. BiPolar Husband Not sure what to do. My husband is an active addict and now has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder (which I was questioning because of the drastic jeckle/hyde mood swings). I have soooooo tried to be patient and understanding, but i'm finding it harder and harder to do lately. Any advice on how to stand by him without beginning to resent him as I feel like I'm starting to? Please help.

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Juls Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,101	Hi Amy, What MG suggests is true. The more information you have, the better armed you will be to understand what is going on. The anon boards have good support for dealing with an addicted person, and feel free to come here anytime to vent or talk. We all support each other here, and are always here if you need us. Juls __________________ Think World Peace

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08-14-2003, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Morning Glory Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Amy, I went through this process and the thing that helped me the most was learning all I could about addiction. I posted a few posts on the alanon and naranon boards yesterday that really explains the addictive process. Information really helped me with the resentment. It's a process and it takes time. Hugs, MG

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