Hi,
My husband has been diagnosed with BP. He takes Lamictal, Depakote, and Clonadine. He sees a psychiatrist one time a month, and that is it. I tried going to a counselor myself last year to be an example, without pushing the subject. Although it has been great for me, he seems to be O with where he is, although I have had 6-8 months last year that he was in a hypomanic state where talking was impossible. Now that he seems to be well, I have written a letter to him since talking about this topic just makes him ANGRY and verbally aggressive and critical. It hurts me and my children to live in such a negative environment. He seems to be complacent with where he is and does not think that that therapy will do anything since he already sees a "doctor" why else should he see someone, he says. Will I just have to live this roller coaster or will he EVER want to go? Is there anyway to intervene without being demanding or hurtful. He has in the past called me micromanaging and like his mom. I have been that way b/c I felt as though I had to protect the family and the mom thing, Well, he was acting like a child and seems to still do so. It is like living with 3 children. I am tired of being the caretaker, bread winner, mother, dinner maker, chore doer, project manager, bill payer, etc. I guess I am just tired and need some more strength and courage to continue on,,,,if you can help.