3. My boyfriend is Bipolar. How do I support him and his moods while still protecti...

My boyfriend is Bipolar. How do I support him and his moods while still protecting my mental health? Is that even possible?

He knows he has a mental illness that requires treatment.

This will sound harsh, but I have close family members with severe (psychotic mania) bipolar disorder, and bottom line is that he HAS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. This includes therapy and/or medication. If he won’t do it, you absolutely should prioritize yourself and your own mental health, including leaving the relationship, if necessary.

It’s a trite expression, but you cannot save (fix) him. You deserve a partner who doesn’t drain you dry or act abusively towards you in irrational emotional episodes. It’s not his fault he has a mental illness. He’s not a bad person and he did nothing to deserve the struggles inherent to the disorder, but even so, it’s his cross to bear and he can have a stable life with some professional help.

Take care of yourself! Compassion/caretaker burnout is real.

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