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I have been diagnosed as bipolar for nearly 10 years now. Married with 4 kids. My life is nearly ruined I think. My wife is fed up and I don't blame her.
Addictions of all kinds...self diluted..hurt, broken and at ropes end.
My wife is in total denial and I may be as well.
Meds never helped me they only made it worse. I hate myself for what Ive done to this family and especially my wife.
I don't work...I can't.
I'm worried I have crossed the point of no return.
What you say do I need help with?? I'm really not sure.
Don't give up on anything. You have a wife that has been there for you and 4 children that need a DAD.Get to a psychiatrist, back on meds, keep a journal, ask your wife and kids to jot a note each day on your moods, get them in to caregivers counseling. With all the meds out there, one group or another will make a difference going off all meds is obviously not your answer. You let your family tell you when the meds are working and when they need to be switched.They are the ones living with your disease, you just have the disease.There are free programs and support meetings for bipolar and caregivers.NEVER give up. We can all survive this and come out the best we can be.
