Are abusive tendencies (physical, emotional,verbal..common in Bi-Polar diosrder?
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Bipolar disorder can make a person act out in those ways, especially if they're experiencing a manic episode. However, you need to put your foot down on the abuse. If he is suffering from a mood disorder, then you both need to get some help, but either way you need to do something about the situation. In a full blown manic episode, people can do things they'd never do when they were feeling normal, but there's still a good chance this stuff is going on a little even when he's not going through the problems you've noticed, right? You need to address the possibility of him having anger and abuse issues aside from any mood disorder, and make sure he knows it's not acceptible.
I have a friend who is bi-polar and when he was undiagnosed he did become violent. First, you must make sure that you and others are safe. Then,I would suggest that your husband get his lithium levels checked and he should never stop his meds. If that does not resolve your problems, speak with a therapist.
First, you must make sure you are safe before worrying about your husbands diagnosis. Having a mental disorder is not a 'get out of jail free' card or an excuse to abuse the ones you love.
Yes, bipolar disorder can present in abuse, but of course, not everyone with this disorder has these behaviors. Suggest to your husband that he seek help. Good luck!
i was raised in a military strict family and always thought of it as atough love from my parents so that was implored on me and from that came self criticizism and self abuse i never thought i could match up to anyones standards especially my own, i always criticized my self schoolalatically phically eveything! I was diagnosed as ADD/HDD and not it was rediagnosed as bi-polar, i did not want to believe this but i fit most of the traits, not so severe.your husband need a doctors help like i am ecieving now, i do not want but am trying to except it and deal with it medically and myself physically, im better but have a long way to go. do not wait the more wait of this untreated it will worsen with time. good luck !
Hes prolly just an a**hole.dump him
It is true that someone who is bipolar and unmedicated can have abusive tendencies at times. However, that is no excuse for his behavior. If you suspect that your husband may truly be suffering from bipolar disorder, try talking to him when he is in a good mood (neither on a high or low) and see if he would be willing to talk to someone about it. Say something to the effect that you love and care about him deeply but you feel that some of his behavior lately has been troubling you and you feel that maybe the two of you can work together to get it resolved. Suggest maybe seeing a couples therapist. Try not to make him feel like, hey all of our marital problems are your fault, see a shrink all ready ok! Let him know that you are together on this and that you just want to make your marriage stronger. If he is unwilling to work with you or admit that he has any kind of a problem, or if the abuse becomes to extreme and you feel unsafe, maybe it's time to remove yourself from the situation. Bipolar or not, you do not deserve to be abused. My husband is an unmedicated bipolar so I may know a little bit about where you're coming from.
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