How would you handle dating someone with Bipolar II?
in Psychology & Therapy ·
I can't quite remember his exact diagnosis, but it was something very similar. He was on some kind of medication. I tried everything—constantly checking in to see what he needed, talking whenever he felt like it, giving him a hug when things got heavy, or just backing off when he needed space. I tried being more careful about how I brought up problems and worked on being way more patient... all while trying to cheer him up and nudge him to stay active because I didn't want him feeling useless. And yeah, I was juggling all of that with my own life, too. Then yesterday, he looks at me and says he never actually had what he needed to be happy and at peace.