Dating a person living with bipolar

[Pineapple26]

So I have been dating my boyfriend for a year and a half now and at the 6month point I thought he had reached rock bottom and he engaged in some psychology appointments and then just stopped . Things seemed to get better for a bit and now the past three months he’s just spiraling downwards through manic and depressive stages . I thought he may have bipolar disorder but didn’t want to approach him around it as he was no longer willing to engage with psychologist and I came across as naggy around everything . The past two weeks he has been ignoring most of my messages then will arrange something and stand me up .. I got fed up as it has been emotionally drained . I spoke to his best friend last night and he told me that he had been diagnosed in high school with bipolar but refused medication for fear of being uncool and weak and has been 6 years Unmedicated and has turned to alcohol in a bad way lately to solve his problems . Hasn’t been showing up to work and is just pushing away everyone who cares . I honestly am stumped at what to do cause I ultimately can’t do much until he is willing to want to recover and seek help . Has anyone been through a similar experience and have any advice ?

[white knight]

Hi pine, welcome

Ive got bipolar, depression etc. But Im fifferent, Ive faced every mental illness challenge in my 61 years that has been detected. Its just logical fir some to do this. But others have their reasons to deny treatment. Go figure.

At this point you cant do much. I suggest you wait a while to see if things change. I wouldnt put pressure on him though, just light dupport.

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