When I first found out I was bipolar my husband was not amused at what the lithium did to me. He wanted his over-sexed wild wife back. As he put it is one hell of a ride living with a bipolar. He would beg me not to take my meds and try to provoke a manic. Then came a really down side. I was suicidal, I was having so many medical problems from running on a manic for almost a year straight. I never thought I would be the same. Now my husband reminds me to take my meds everynight and loves me even on lithium.

So my husband loved the manic. My oldest daughter says that my manic behavior ruined her life and she will not talk to me. Me, for a long time I felt so guilty for the stupid things I did when I was manic. Now I am learning to forgive myself and others for their reaction to my illnes.