My husband has been on medication for his bipolar and he had been really good but last night he took a major turn as stress at work has come to a major crunch factor. Would I do the right thing by talking to the Health & Safety officer at his work? She knows about his condition.
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Q: My Husband had taken a big turn last night and I think it's due to the stress at work.
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3/ 4/09 7:14pm
Hi, Butterfly. Your husband might resent you "going over his head," especially if he is looking for acceptance based on who he is rather than his illness. Stress is a major factor in triggering bipolar episodes, so the first step may be to sit down with your husband and ask what you can do to help him through his current situation.
Being male, he is likely to not want to talk. You know your husband best - so keep working at starting the dialogue. Something such as, "I notice you've been under a lot of stress lately. Is there anything I can do to help?"
Maybe suggest something specific, such as something the two of you can do together, help with his tax returns - you get the picture.
Hope this helps -
3/13/09 4:04am
Butterfly1971,
Your being your Beloved's support I see by your letters of your deep love for him! I know for me that my Beloved is my suport and the doc knows it and will ask him questions and his view.. I have been out of control, sarcastioc, cranky, irritable, gritchy and impatient for the last 2 days! It has been hell. The incidences are umimportant but it is enough to say that they are very small. My Beloved will nudge me, give me that eye or I will just walk out, which is my code for him to handle the situtation . Sometimes he will mention my name quietly. I asked my doc, what this change was. He just said it was the BP. No explaination. Being a nurz, I somehow feel I am exempt from this...I am not! I am just so glad that I can depend and lean on my Beloved. Guess this is the worst not the better! I have in the last 3 months have added 3 meds. I must admit that this site helps me so much. Thank you for loving your husband!
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