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Trainwreck ex-boyfriend/drinking on meds. Can I help?

GirlfriendofBP
07/03/09

I was dating a guy with bipolar, he was diagnosed within the last 3 months by the Army. He is now in therapy, and on a range of meds... I ended the relationship, but am still concerned with his well-being. He chain smokes, and drinks a tremendous amount on the weekends, Fri. Sat. and Sunday... shots and beers... one of the last times I saw him, he showed up at my place very intoxicated, he made himself two drinks, passed out, woke up 4 hours later, made another strong drink, and passed out again until it was time to go back to his Army post and start his day. I told him the next day that he is never to show up at my place again in such a state. I tried to talk to him about his drinking while he was here and drunk, it went nowhere, clearly a bad idea. I assume that he's lying to his therapist who he sees twice a week. I get the impression that he has charmed this professional. My ex is extremely charming, and always reports being 'AWESOME". I have a feeling that I have no options here, other than to let this whole thing go in my mind. Yet, it's hard to watch someone continue to be a total trainwreck. Any thoughts? I had considered contacting a family member behind his back, but it feels very wrong.

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knowthyself
Friday, July 03, 2009

GirlfriendofBP,

 

I know you care about him and are concerned about his behavior, which is not good considering he has Bipolar Disorder and is taking medication.  He will not listen to you and knows what he thinks is best for him.  What would the Army do if they knew what you did?  You could let him take care of himself, which may end up in disaster or you may be able to contact his therapist.  She, I do not think he is charming a man, will not be able to talk to you about him or what he is doing in therapy but she will listen to what you have to say about his behavior and will not disclose your identity.

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GirlfriendofBP
Monday, July 06, 2009 at 02:46 PM

Thanks for the response. It's true, the behavior is truly a problem, but it is ultimately his problem - things have a way of working out, or bottoming out,  this will happen without my help.

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