Partner/husband with bipolar

( sorry for the book in advance ) So as someone that is bipolar as well there’s a little bit more to it. Do you know if he’s bipolar 1 or 2? ( extreme and not as extreme ) this will play a part in how you can go about things. It’s really going to be on himself and his mental. What I mean by that is yes we can have some pretty bad depressive episodes but it’s still on us to see that, take action and try and pull our self out. Some throw a pitty party and just feel more comfortable sitting in that slump but others will try and force themselves out of it. Going for a hike, going out to dance, really just breaking the stillness. It may not automatically bring you out of the slump but it does help and knowing ur trying to do something leaves you feeling better than doing nothing. Hearing the judgment of loved ones or people around you can make it more difficult but having a partner thats understanding and encourages those, hey lets do something as a family, moments can really help.

My partner doesn’t have it, however my dad & sister both have bipolar 2. It’s incredibly hard to deal with and I’m no contact with both of them as their behaviour is unbelievably disruptive. They both have awful manic & depressive episodes. But I can understand why you feel isolated, no one understands how bipolar actually is from a partner / family members pov. My only advice is find a system that works for you, to keep you all going and thriving as best as you can! Keep offering the walks and family activities he may not seem interested but it’s keeping you all functioning together and will be so beneficial to him