We got married about 15 years ago. She we diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder about 10 years ago, after the birth of our child.

She hears voices and has mood disorders that prevent functioning beyond occasionally doing some light housework. There has been a decrease in mental function over time that makes any kind of enjoyable conversation basically impossible. Her memory and decision making abilities are suspect at best. She is not aware of the severity of this problem.  

She has not worked since her pregnancy and I have worked very hard to make enough money, raise our child, and help her have a good relationship with our child despite her issues.  

She is compliant with her medication and says she wants to help and do more but usually is too depressed to do much. When she is manic it is almost always counterproductive.  She has been in therapy and has been on many medications. It's hard for me to separate her patterns of actions and behavior from what her illnesses inflict.

This is not easy and has taken a toll on me emotionally over a long time. I am perpetually exhausted and lonely. I'm trying to figure out a way to not be married to her and not destroy her life in the process. I don't feel like I can do it forever.

Her parents think this is her (our) problem and are not helpful. We have friends but over the years have become more isolated due to her condition. I'm kind of all she's got. 

Thanks for any thoughts or ideas.

