Bipolar dealing with marriage problems
I have lived with Bipolar disorder since 1994. I have been married to a wonderful woman for 14 years but my wife recently declared that she is done with the bipolar drama, mood swings, anger episodes and loss of sex drive. She plans to divorce me unless I can control the bipolar issues, even when she agrees that they can only be managed and not cured. I am compliant on meds, support my family well but have had to adjust and scale back my personal life to stay healthy. It feels like my wife is having a mid-life crisis and wants to simply escape the pressure of dealing with my illness. I still love her and want to stay in the marriage but realize that it may end. I have a young daughter who will be devastated and I am saddened by the impending loss. There is a hope for counseling but all signs point to the end of our marriage, albeit on a friendly basis. I love my wife and therefore support her decision even if it means the end of our relationship. Any advice or counsel would be appreciated.