husband is bipolar?

Question

I really think my husband may be bipolar. It runs on his side of the family and I think it could be a big part of our issues. I've told him numerous times that I would like him to speak to a dr and get help but he refuses. I don't know what else to do. His mood swings are tearing us apart more and more. We have a good period then it's like a switch flips and he's angry and yelling then a few min go by and he acts like nothing ever happened and wonders why I'm pissed. 
What can I do? If anything....

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If hes truly bipolar, medication is the only way to stabilize it. However as far as I know, from my cousins experience also, when she's in a manic state it lasts more than a few minutes, usually a week, then depression for a few wks. Etc. Maybe he needs anger management?

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Most men have a really hard time admitting when something is wrong or if they are having a hard time, the best thing you can do is be supportive and try to come across the issue as a sympathetic way instead of getting mad at him. After all it isn't his fault, he can't control it, but if you talk to him in concern and say that you think he really needs to get it under control to fix himself and your relationship he might understand.

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What can YOU do? Be there. You cannot change him. And he will deal with his emotions the way he does. It's rough, but just always remind him you love him unconditionally. That's all I'd want to hear. I'd want to have someone to hold my hand along the way... no matter what.

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I'm bipolar 2. You can't make this better for him. It's something he has to want to get help for. It's hard, admitting you have a mental illness. It's hard work to get stable.

Meds aren't enough. Sleep, eating, stress, are all triggers. Meds just help, sometimes. It has to be the right combo of Meds for his m. And that is trial & error.

The only thing I can suggest you do is start making the healthy life changes. Join some support groups, read up on the illness. Exercise, healthy diet, etc.

Be careful trying to force a change on him. From my perspective, it's incredibly damaging knowing that you have to change your personality and take medication so that people will love you.

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Maybe suggest marriage counseling? Or go to church, or ask a friend to try to convince him to go get help, or and i hate to say this but maybe threaten divorce if he wont change or try harder. Hope things get better for you both 🌷

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Mood generally doesn't flip that quickly in bipolar. How long has this been going on for?

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