How Much Abuse Should a Friend or Spouse Take?

by Lynne Taetzsch
Tuesday, October 24, 2006

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Recently there’s been a discussion on the message boards about abusive bipolar spouses. A couple of people have been way more than “patient and understanding” of their spouses’ illnesses. It’s one thing to be tolerant w...

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Marie
Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 10:47 AM
thanks Lynne as you know I had tried to say this very thing to one of the posters but I wasn't as clear as you have been. I've visited other BP sites and have read similar to more troublesome posts from family members and felt the same way. If your BP friend or family member is not willing to recognize they need help and to get the help they need then they are not taking responsibility for their illness and/or actions as a result. In addition, for the SO to allow it to be a excuse also continues to enable it. I struggle with BP and I have the anger, rage, and irritation at times. Yet, I recognize this and I am trying as hard as I am able and with the limited resources available to me to seek and obtain help. I don't deserve to feel this bad and my family doesn't deserve the results from it. It isn't easy by no means but I am trying.
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Lynne Taetzsch
Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 01:48 PM
Marie, I know you have been trying to tell people the same thing. Somtimes it seems that they are caught in their own addiction to being enablers. But I guess when they're ready to listen to us, they will. Lynne
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El
Monday, April 07, 2008 at 07:06 AM
What a beautiful thing to say. My life has been affected by my bipolar sister. I moved interstate to get away from her abuse. I moved back home 8 years ago when she told it was time to move home as my dad was gravely ill. She now has started abusing me with terrible verbal abuse and harassment. I will never know if when she set me up with the mafia men that whether she meant me harm or whether she was delusional at that time( my 23rd birthday present from my bipolar sister ). Her current abuse is making me think that there is a sinister side to her. I am choosing not to put up with the abuse anymore and thank-you for your article.
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I need help
maez.david
Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 05:10 PM

I recently broke up with my gf after 5 1/2 yrs. My self confidence and well being is practically all gone. I don't even know if she is bipolar or not. It's hard to talk about it cuz, her actions were so unbelievable i don't think anyone would understand. I feel like she messed me up though on the inside. david

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