Should we feel compelled to forgive the bad behavior of a friend or family member if it is symptomatic of bipolar disorder? That's tough. If the behavior is brought on by drugs or alcohol, we are advised to use tough love. But what if mental illness is involved?
An acquaintance of mine is witnessing her bipolar husband's infidelity and apparent porn addiction. When he is depressed, he doesn't get out of the bed. Bills are piling up and he doesn't work. She's wondering whether it is wrong to be resentful.
My question is...is he on meds? If he is, and he is taking them religiously, and the doctor thinks it is the best he can do, well then you have to be looking at your vows. But if he could be taking meds but isn't, I believe it is time for tough love. I would not be resentful...I'd be serving him an ultimatum.
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