[Steph82]

#1060145

The subject says it all, just wondering how this disorder has effected your marriage or long term relationship. I feel like my 10 year marriage is struggling these last 6 months…

[npatterson]

#1180738

Dear Steph,

You are right, the title says it all. I think anyone that is on this board is in the category that would put a strain on our relationships. It puts a strain on our relationships with ourselves, much less the ones we love. At least they can go for a walk and get a away for a few minutes.

It is one of the things that we will be discussing at the conference in Baltimore. Maybe another question would be “how are you dealing with it?” I can remember talking on the telephone (in the same house). I “looked” so angry that what I was saying to his face was completely negated by “the look”.

My favorite: “Have you had your levels checked?” That would make me soooooo angry. It usually came up in the midst of strong discussions (not exactly fights). My retort was to write down what we were talking about on the calendar, and then go get my levels checked–which I was certain were just fine, thank you very much. Guess what, after we started doing that, I never, even once, got to bring up whatever the subject was again…my levels were always off.

Take care,

Nancy

[Kalty]

#1180739

I posted a question before I read your post. But this is really what it was about.

My husband is great, but we are very new to this. People who I hought were good friends don’t want to hear it. I think they believe I’m being dramatic, because they never noticed any signs, and I didn’t complain about symptoms. I’ve never missed a day of work, and I schedule my appointments for after work. Doesn’t that make me the opposite of a drama queen?

I’m a little surprised by some people but not hurt by it. I know more about these people now, which is a good thing.

The diagnosis, not the disease, changed some of my relationships, which probably needed to be changed anyway.

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