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Bad Night

By Laci Friday, April 03, 2009

Last night was a bad night. When I first arrived home she came out and we went to the store. We were at the checkout and I had asked a question. I received back a major attitude that she had said what I had asked. So I apoligized and said I did not hear her say this. She came unglued and starting saying really loud how rude I was being and she had not problem starting something right there in the store. I was almost in tears. I did not say anything except ok hoping she wouldn't say anything else. As we were leaving the store , me with my head low hoping nobody could see the tears building, she was ranting again about how she had warned me all day where she was and then there I was starting crap.

I wish that is all that happened. But no. Later that evening I was messaging her feet while watching tv and everything seemed better. She was laughing and we were having a  good time. Well, a little later I was reading the mail and she made a comment. I responded but not as fast as she wanted me to. She grabbed what I was reading and threw it across the room. I picked it up and it was dirty. Now somethign I haven't mentioned I have been sick this week so I started crying and she asked another question. I responded through tears and she came unglued saying I was getting a tone with her and pushed me. I left the room crying and perceeded to put away laundry in our room. She heard me close a drawer and came storming in ranting again about if I wanted to start something. I told her I was putting away the laundry she noticed that and started to calm down. She made another comment I honestly do not remember what she said. I answered her through tears and again she heard my response as a tone and came after me. She hit me and was kicking me and at this point I lost my own head and made things worse. I proceeded to tell her not to put her hands on me. Now when I get mad there is a face she says I make and it sends her into a rage.  That is what she is saying I am doing. Well hell yeah I am pissed at this point. I raise my fists and that is it. She sees that as an attack instead of a defensinve mode and the scrapping starts. I usually do not hit her back but this time I had gotten so fed up with the fact she lays her hands on me. So I did the worst thing I could and engaged her. I felt horrible when I landed a blow but better at the same time. All that built up frustartion for the past year of her putting her hands on me was released. Now of course she is pissed and I am sure I hurt her feelings as well by my actions. So her mouth is still going on how all this is my fault if I had just controlled myself and not made the face it would have never elevated to where it had. Of course I am also a dumb b**** and digust her as well. She hates me and threatens taking all these people away from me because I am so horrible. I am all about me and do nothing to help her. The physical fight lasted not even 5 mintues and it was over, but for 2 hours after I got to sit there and listen to her complain about all these things I do wrong and how I could stop this and she does not feel bad for what she did.  (I know down deep she probably feels bad but not like she use to) I deserve what I get now. We had plans for tonight and she said she was going to do what she could to make sure they are ruinned.

4/ 3/09 10:30pm

 

I'm surprised you have stayed this long.  Your love is very strong.

ou need to probably get into a doctor right away. 

When you call to make an appointment, make sure they realize that your spouse is very unstable. 

 

Try and make the appointment as efficient as possible. 

Tell the doctor - "If I am too manic, what meds should I add" (and try to get a standby prescription)...."If I am too depressed what meds can I add".  This way you're prepared for all situations, when there is a long period between when you NEED to see the doctor and when you actually see the doctor.  

I don't know if the doc will do this, but if they can't squeeze you in quickly for an appt, then they should give you standby meds/prescriptions.

When you page-out a doctor, they won't call in a prescription without seeing you first. 

 

I belong to a doctor who runs a practice of 8 psychiatricts and about 30 nurse practitioners.  They always answer their pages.  I'm very fortunate to have a good doctor in a healthy practice. 

 

I wish you luck.  They sound like they are out of control and only a doctor can help once it escalates this far.   You can accompany on the doctor visit if you want - my sister sometimes tags along with me and asks questions too. 

4/ 4/09 7:37am

Thanks for the reply. Your words help more then you know. Sometimes I just really think I am making things so much worse but then things happen like last night. Everthing I said was wrong. Now I know I cannot be that wrong and she was not making since on her replys to what I was saying.

Like I said I really appreciate your reply. It is really nice knowing when things go bad like the other nght I have a place where I can say how I feel about the situation and I can receive positive feed back. 

I hope you ahve a good weekend!!

4/ 5/09 3:27am

The person on the employee assistance line gave you great advice and the problem with that is that you are unwilling to listen. You two crossed the line and need to separate. Why? Because technically you both could have landed your butts in jail and worse really physically hurt each other.

You try to come across as a victim in all this and your aren't. My grandfather used to say that there are three sides to every story..his/hers and the real truth in the middle. Were getting your side of the story and if we heard hers...it would go into detail of how you attacked her physically. But...for whatever reason your still there and rubbing her feet. Pack your bags and get out...is that clear enough?

Bipolar or not, it is an explosive environment that is only going to get worse as time goes by without any couples therapy or intervention. I can't say it clear enough...if you don't leave, I am pretty certain you will be arrested for physical abuse.

4/ 6/09 2:59pm

You act as if I just got tired of hearing her say a few bad things to me and decided to hit her. That is not the case. She came after me and I defended myself by hitting back. I know what I did is wrong and we have discussed this. She has apoligized for her actions and me mine. This type of thing does not happen everyday infact us getting into it like this,me responding by hitting back, has only happen one other time.  I am not using this as a venting board. I was writing what happened to get some advise on what I can do to cope with my feeling and anger on what is going on.

4/ 6/09 3:26pm

I just wanted to apoligize. When I first read your post I took it as you were attacking me. Then especially felt as if I was being attacked by the one after you. After rereading what you wrote I can see why you would say that. Can you see why I would want to stay?

To me leaving her would be like if she had cancer saying when you feel better give me a call. She does not have an episode everyday. It is more frequently now then a year ago but she has taken several hits that I would rather not get into too. 

from what she has told me on how she feels day to day the highs and the lows and I do not see how she does it. Anybody with bipolar who is functioning shoudl be very proud of themselves. I really try to be supportive. I see I am a doormat at times. I have a problems with boarders anyway esepically with her. That is what I really need guidence on.

I do not know when to take the hits and just be supportive and when do I say that is not ok and stand up for myself.

I have gotten off track. I do apoligize again and do appreciate your advise. I also the venting portion written. I read the post after yours and she was the one stating the venting so I do apoligize for saying that to you as well. Was meant for her.

Thank you for your time and I hope you have a good day. 

Anonymous
tabby
4/ 6/09 9:40am

If she is waiting a "long time" before a pdoc appointment and to get meds

she can go to a local ER today.  They will do a psychiatric evaluation, diagnose her, and start her on medications based on the diagnosis given.

 

If she is already diagnosed but went off meds, she can go to the local ER.

She tells them "I have (blank), have gone off my meds and need some emergency meds."

 

No big whompf deal.  It is just a matter of chosing whether to do so or not.  Oh, and the potential that they may hospitalize her for a few days is a real possibility.  That might be scaring both of you off that option.

 

You were told to pack your bags and go - you don't want to.  You want to sit there and rub her feet, cater to her, bow your head and cry, and be the pitiful one.  You love her and you know she is sick so you are willing to endure anything... until you balled up your fists and physically hit her in retaliation and in response.  Yes.... willing to endure and put up with anything.

 

You both are co-dependent on each other and are feeding off each other's moods and emotions.  You are allowing her to supposedly mistreat you and you are responding by hitting her. 

 

You are coming here, to vent about what a horriable experience it was when it could've been avoided by you simply walking away, packing the bags, and staying with friends or family until she gets on medication and becomes stable for a long period of time.  Yet... don't want to do that... takes away the pitiful factor.

 

Stay and wait for the appointment and the meds.  Continue to vent about what horriable verbal abuse she spews on you.  Continue to not set up boundaries and lines and instead physically ball up your fists and get into a physical scrapping fight.

 

There are many many folks sitting in prison today who did the same thing cause it just went one day too long.

4/ 6/09 3:05pm

The reason for the "long time" to see a Dr. is because she is using a local Mental health assistance program to pay for the treetment. She has filled out the paper work with the Assitance program and we are waiting on the Clinic to verify this information. We were told after they verify this they will call to set up an appointment with a case manager and after that she can see a Dr. That to me is a long process to see a Pyschiatrist to get help.

I do appreciate you letting me know about going to the ER. I honestly thought that was for medical only and am glad to know we can go there as well for mental health. 

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By Laci— Last Modified: 09/04/10, First Published: 04/03/09