How deal with a bipolar boyfriend?

Answer 1

I would suggest that if he is riding in one of his 'high' moods and picks a fight with you or is just angry and trying to take it out on you try agreeing with what he says instead of trying to combat him; it makes it worse because all you are doing is fueling him on. When he is in a low mood try just sitting with him and if he wants to talk - about ANYTHING- listen, and I mean really truly listen, don't just tell him to talk and then tune out. I hope these things will help I was diagnosed with this disorder in my sophmore year of High School and I think I would have been a lot better off if someone had done this for me. And by the way don't leave him (or at least try not to) if he says something that really hurts or angers you, just know that he doesn't truly mean it and he will regret it later even if he doesn't say it or apologize. When bipolars get into a mood like that the only thing they want to do is to hurt someone in the same way that they are hurting. And also if things get worse try taking him to see someone at the hospital, I ended up in there twice and things are a lot better now. If you live in the St. Louis area I recomend St. Anthony's hospital. I'm sorry you have to go through this, I know it is hard, but stand by him and things will get better.

Answer 2

You first need to talk to an adult about it, or even call the police, because suicide is NOT the answer. You need to be there for your friend, and let him know that you will never leave him and that you want to help. Help him by setting up an appointment with his doctor to see if he may need some medications or not, or even counseling. If he does need that, then offer to go with him :) Write him a note every so often and tell him how much you really mean to him and what good friends you are. Make a deal with him. So you two come up with a plan that you both agree on that when he feels like killing himself, you guys will have a back up plan and an emergency plan if needed. The worst thing to do is leave him alone and then he will feel like no one cares and then he would try and kill himself. We wouldn't want that at all. Do fun stuff together that you really enjoy doing, just the two of you, or a whole bunch of friends, but make sure he doesn't get left out. If he has to take medicine, check in with him to make sure that he is taking it when he is suppose to. All I can say is to just be there for him, and that is the best thing you can do for someone who wants to kill themselves. Believe me, I should know.

Answer 3

If you are with someone that is bipolar, you just need to be careful about what you say, but other than that, its the same as with being with anybody else.