Bipolar experiences
Hi all - just wondering if anyone has experience of dealing with a spouse who has received a bipolar diagnosis? For context, d-day was about 6 weeks ago - it was an affair but, allegedly, a couple of encounters spread over months rather than anything intense. He immediately attempted to take his own life after he confessed and has tried on a few other occasions, claiming he doesn’t recognise himself. He’s subsequently been diagnosed as bipolar and having a hypomanic episode during the period in question and is now in a depressive one. I fully believe the diagnosis/mania as his behaviour defied logic for a single person, let alone a married one. His whole behaviour even outside the infidelity was bizarre. I just have no idea where to go from here. He says he doesn’t believe it excuses his behaviour and he’s terrified of the future, is engaging with help/medication but says it’s like looking back at someone who wasn’t him.
I guess I’m just looking for someone who’s lived through similar?
1 comment posted: Sunday, December 14th, 2025
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