John and Ann describe how they navigated his Bipolar Disorder in their marriage. Bipolar disorder is also referred to as manic-depressive disorder because it is characterized by extreme shifts in mood with highs and lows that impact a person's ability to function normally. An estimated 2.8 percent of the population has bipolar disorder. In Part 2, Ann describes the heavy weight of caring for her husband and the family without his help. After finding support, she learned how to care for herself by setting boundaries. John then had to make hard choices about managing his illness. Their journey from almost divorcing to renewing their vows offers couples hope in successfully navigating mental illness together.  #bipolarinmarriage #healthyrelationships #difficultmarriage

Mental Health Strong  https://mentalhealthstrong.com/

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness  (NAMI)  https://www.nami.org

 

Re|engage study for strengthening marriages. https://www.reengage.org/

 

"10 Lifesaving Principles for Women in Difficult Marriages" by Karla Downing https://a.co/d/eSSsUlQ

 

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