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Sun Dec 9, 2018, 04:08 PM Dec 2018

My husband's bipolar delusions are back [View all]

I have discussed my own depression and anxiety in this forum and you have all been such a great help to me, my husband suffers from bipolar disorder and despite taking his meds properly, has gone into a fantasy world that must not be questioned. His old therapist left for another job last year, and the new guy is caring and good, but he hasn't seen Mike go through this before, and I feel like he is getting fooled into believing the situation isn't as bad as it really is. He and I have been in regular contact through this, which started Thanksgiving weekend, but things are getting worse and I don't know what to do since the therapist says my husband isn't nearly bad enough to be forced into the hospital. Mike has been in a hotel since Thanksgiving because he believes the hotel has hired him unofficially to oversee a renovation taking place there, this is definitely false! He is deep into believing this, but can sound absolutely well when discussing other things. His therapist told me to tell my husband what I need, which is him home, of course that ended exactly like I predicted, with him telling me that if I am not completely ok with what he is doing, I should go ahead and file for divorce.

I am so afraid this will not end well, and I worry it is my fault for not finding a way to get him committed to work on his meds. I am having trouble doing much right now from all the worry.

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My husband's bipolar delusions are back [View all] get the red out Dec 2018 OP
Sending you compassion TEB Dec 2018 #1
Thanks get the red out Dec 2018 #2
I'm no Mental Health Specialist HumblePi Dec 2018 #3
Two thoughts, both from experience marylandblue Dec 2018 #4
This arithia Dec 2018 #5
His Therapist is new get the red out Dec 2018 #10
Brain chemistry can change and cause breakthrough marylandblue Dec 2018 #12
Wow get the red out Dec 2018 #14
If they signed HIPAA forms for each other, then yes. marylandblue Dec 2018 #15
Bottom line: THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT. NONE OF IT. pnwmom Dec 2018 #6
+1 Not your fault marylandblue Dec 2018 #8
Thanks get the red out Dec 2018 #13
Very stressful. Scarsdale Dec 2018 #7
Right now not get the red out Dec 2018 #31
Some thoughts. kstewart33 Dec 2018 #9
Thanks get the red out Dec 2018 #11
Wait. The therapist is telling you to divorce him instead of ordering a psychiatric hold on him? DRoseDARs Dec 2018 #16
Her husband threatened divorce, it didn't come from the therapist marylandblue Dec 2018 #17
I'm saying the hotel might call the police and she needs to get ahead of that before it happens. DRoseDARs Dec 2018 #22
He has a history of bipolar, and this type of delusion is almost classic bipolar marylandblue Dec 2018 #23
An interesting and disheartening response. DRoseDARs Dec 2018 #24
That was my thought get the red out Dec 2018 #32
NOBODY can "order a psychiatric hold" unless Thunderbeast Dec 2018 #28
Call his psychiatrist mgardener Dec 2018 #18
my brother is bi-polar. ginnyinWI Dec 2018 #19
My best friend developed bipolar hypomania in 2013 Jarqui Dec 2018 #20
In this delusional state, can't it be determined that he may be of danger to himself/or others and iluvtennis Dec 2018 #21
def talk to the shrink, not the therapist. mopinko Dec 2018 #25
Oh my, so sorry to hear what you're going through... sendin' you BIG hugz InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #26
My Son is Bipolar - I Can Relate to Your Difficulties dlk Dec 2018 #27
Not a mental health professional but I've plenty of experience with bipolar people. Laffy Kat Dec 2018 #29
You are a kind and compassionate person Bayard Dec 2018 #30
Thank you get the red out Dec 2018 #33
Update get the red out Dec 2018 #34
Have you contacted his psychiatrist yet? marylandblue Dec 2018 #35
How are things going for you and for him? irisblue Dec 2018 #36
Getting a divorce get the red out Dec 2018 #37
I'm sorry this is happening for you. irisblue Dec 2018 #38
Trying to get the red out Dec 2018 #39
I love all types of dog shows!!! irisblue Dec 2018 #40
Dogs are amazing blessings get the red out Dec 2018 #41
What a pretty girl 😍 irisblue Dec 2018 #42
She came into my life get the red out Dec 2018 #43
Update get the red out Jan 2019 #44
Sending you hugs irisblue Jan 2019 #45
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