My Story…

My husband was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder at age 40, one year before I met him. (He’s now 55.) Prior to that, I had never known anyone with mental illness (who goes around talking about it?) and there was no evidence of it in my family (did you know there’s a genetic component?)

I spent 3 years in denial, 5 years in therapy, 7 years in intense research to “figure this illness out” and 13 years doubting myself and beating myself up, knowing that if I could be a better wife, then…

…You fill in the blank.

If you’re like me, you probably already have. Despite mountains of reading, exhaustive web searches, many support groups and discussions with my husband, I always felt terribly alone in my struggle.

Where were the other husbands and wives of Bipolar spouses??? I never met any. I never read about them. There were only 2 or 3 in my support groups. And they weren’t interested in forming a “band of brothers.” I felt totally isolated and helpless.

Albert Einstein said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” Al was a very wise man. So I decided to try a new approach. And it worked for me! When I say “worked,” it didn’t solve my husband’s bipolar disorder. But it saved ME!

There is only ONE ANSWER for saving people like us who are married to mania.

I identify and explain all the options in my book. In the “Married To Mania” E-book or printed copy (your choice), I give you a plan to grab back control of your life. You’ll learn concrete ideas for handling unexpected mood swings, uncontrollable outbursts of anger, inevitable guilt and remorse (yours and theirs), and the devastating emotions you’ll have when you realize that the life partner you’ve chosen is no longer the person you married.

Comments

  1. Tami

    I have been searching and searching for support groups and none can be found. I just celebrated my 1st wedding anniversary and I can’t stand being in this marriage any longer and dont know what to do. I will have to save up for your book as it is a bit expensive for my budget but do you happen to live in la? do you know of any support groups in la? Im actually located in San Fernando Valley. Any help would be appreciated. Im toying with the idea of getting your book and then giving it ANOTHER try. We have been together for almost 4 years.

    thank you

    • Elizabeth Atlas

      Tami, thanks for writing. Support groups for spouses of those with bipolar disorder are few and far between. That’s why I wrote the “Married To Mania” book. But check out NAMI in Los Angeles. They may have local resources for you to help you stay married to your bipolar husband.

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